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“A Muslim Marine” examines intersectional identities

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By Shelby Brown—

“You have a man before you, before your very eyes claiming Islam, claiming American, claiming U.S. Marine all at the same time. How can this be?” U.S. Marine Veteran Mansoor Shams asked.

U of L’s Engage Lead Serve Board hosted Shams, also known as the Muslim Marine, March 21.

U of L student Fatma Haji thinks it’s important for the university to host diverse events to foster education.

“We can fill the gaps,” Haji said.