Canada television station promotes first Muslim woman in hijab to read the news
The first woman in a hijab to read the headlines on a mainstream news channel said she was thankful to have a career opportunity when there was “so much hate and vilifying of Muslims”.
The CityNews anchor in Toronto told The Hollywood Reporter that her new job was just “a step forward in her career”, but on a national level she acknowledged that it represented a big step forward in terms of ethnic diversity.
Ms Massa took to social media to thank the viewers.
“That’s a wrap! Thankful to have opportunities like this at a time when there is so much hate and vilifying of Muslims. Looking forward to the day when it’s no longer a big deal for someone who looks like me to be anchoring a newscast,” she wrote.
Well done to her.. My question: Is this something that should be highlighted or just taken as a norm in our diverse society ?
Let's respect Human.
The respect can be made from any corner of the world. Today I respected some people by keeping the lift door open till the people get in.
While driving, I let an elderly to cross the road.
Life is simple when I start think what i am doing. Not what you are doing.
Wish her joys ................. !!
A good move by Canada - openly embracing and highlighting diversity
It is indeed a great and a bold move especially taking place in the West where recently some mosques in the USA was vandalized with hate graffiti.
But why look West for hatred against Muslims? I have personally come across companies in the Middle East who just do not hire Muslims.