Fear and Hope: Stories of Palestinian Students' Resilience Amidst Violence

Four Muslim students at Winooski High School in Vermont, all refugees from Africa, shared their fears and concerns following a shooting in Burlington that injured three Palestinian Americans. The students, who wear traditional clothing including headscarves, discussed feeling shocked and unsafe after the incident, with worries about being targeted in public. Faith leaders also expressed concern for Muslim girls and women who may stand out due to their traditional clothing. The shooting is being condemned and investigated as a possible hate crime, and the incident has raised questions about the safety of Muslims in Vermont.