Ramadan Mubarak: Islam in a work-a-day world.
Series: Ramadan Mubarak
From: Afi-Odelia E. Scruggs
Length: 00:02:28
Many stories of Islam in America are stories of conflict, but Kendra Strother tell a story of accomodation. In this short piece, Strother describes how she balances her religious requirements with her tasks a major corporation, and the reaction she gets from her co-workers.
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Piece Description
Many stories of Islam in America are stories of conflict, but Kendra Strother tell a story of accomodation. In this short piece, Strother describes how she balances her religious requirements with her tasks a major corporation, and the reaction she gets from her co-workers.
Intro and Outro
INTRO:Most stories involving Islam at work tell of conflict. But Kendra (KEN-drah) Strother's story speaks of accommodation. Strother, an American Muslim, is observing Ramadan as an employee. Independent producer Afi Scruggs captured Strother's experiences.
OUTRO:
