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“America is the land of opportunity, and people can live in America and be who they want to be. Don't deny your faith. Don't deny your ethnicity. Don't stereotype Muslim women, because as you can see with me, or in Lebanon, for example, beauty is appreciated.”

Quote by Rima Fakih

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Rima Fakih (born October 2, 1985) is a Lebanese-American actress and beauty queen who made history as the first Arab-American and first Muslim Miss USA in 2010. Born in Detroit, Michigan to Lebanese immigrant parents, she has become a prominent figure representing Arab and Muslim communities in the United States. After her pageant career, she transitioned into acting and has appeared in various television shows and films. more

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