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Oct 2023
1h 23m

S3 EP7 | Love and more than basketball

The Digital Sisterhood
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Have you ever watched the movie Love & Basketball? Well in this next episode, we dive into the captivating story of Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, the first Muslim woman to play basketball in a hijab in NCAA Division 1. In this story, Bliqis grapples with the loss of her first love, but she finds another along the way... Host: Cadar Mohamud Lead Producer: Hanna Adan A ... Show More
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