Hey ahmed nice clock12/26/2023 GLENN: So here's - let me start with the update. Also, watch Glenn discuss the situation with the mayor of Irving and a security expert here.īelow is a rush transcript of this segment, it might contain errors. Lawrence Jones of the Dana show on TheBlaze TV, discussed the very latest details, and they were nothing short of shocking. In addition to his MIT aspirations, he plans to keep fighting against racial inequality.On radio Tuesday, Glenn shared an update on the situation with the student in Irving, Texas who was arrested for bringing a supposed clock to school. Protesters also came out during Texas Muslim Capitol Day in January, taking over the podium to promise the Muslim citizens that xenophobic leaders wouldn’t take over the state.Īhmed’s supporters also made comparisons to Kiera Wilmot, a Black 16-year-old Florida teen who was arrested over her science experiment, which involved a mix of household chemicals. In the past, White teens have been praised for their advanced inventions – without the interrogation or judgment.Īll in all, Ahmed’s story won’t soon be forgotten. Texas has a history with the topic, with two politicians making Anti-Muslim comments this summer. Social media support for Ahmed turned into a debate about race, culture, and Islamophobia. #IStandWithAhmed Ĭonversation About Islamophobia In The Muslim Community “I was scared at the moment but now I feel really happy that I’m getting all this support from all over the world and the support isn’t just for me but it’s for everyone who’s been through this,” Ahmed said on “GMA.” “I wanted to have my teacher see that I want to be an engineer when I grow up, so I guess now I get millions of people watching me be an engineer.”Īhmed, I'd be happy to show you how we drive the Opportunity rover. MIT might have some competition–Harvard also invited him on a tour of their astrophysics facility.Īhmed has always wanted to be an engineer and during his interview with Good Morning America‘s Robin Roberts, he said the incident has only inspired him to keep inventing. As a theoretical physicist, I would love it if you took an interest in the mathematical side, although you’re clearly very adept with your hands and at building things. You are the kind of student we want at places like MIT and Harvard.” “A creative, independent thinker like you is the kind of person who should be becoming a physicist. “I just want to say, you are my ideal student,” Prescod-Weinstein told the teen. More head honchos from Silicon Valley extended invites to Ahmed – such as Google, 3M, and others. President Barack Obama invited Ahmed and his clock to the White House, while Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg implored him to tour the social media company. He’s Been Invited to the White House & Silicon Valley See some more great moments that have happened to Ahmed since the discovery of his homemade clock. The tech world also supported the teen, encouraging him to keep using his skills for good. The hashtag #IStandWithAhmed soon followed, with stories from other Muslim teens who have experienced racist incidents because of the color of their skin. But the police kept him busy with questions.Īhmed’s story continued to receive a mass amount of attention, especially after he revealed his skills, like repairing his go-kart from scratch, fixing his uncle’s car, and creating motherboards for media players. ![]() That’s who I thought it was.” Ahmed felt suddenly conscious of his brown skin and his name - one of the most common in the Muslim religion. He said an officer he’d never seen before leaned back in his chair and remarked: “Yup. They led Ahmed into a room where four other police officers waited. MacArthur released a statement, insisting actions were taken merely to ensure the safety of students, but authorities’ behavior still led to the xenophobic suspicions. Many say the school and authorities displayed Islamophobic tendencies. I expect they will have more to say tomorrow, but Ahmed's sister asked me to share this photo.
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