Ibtihaj Muhammad is an American sabre fencer and member of the United States fencing team. She is known for being the first Muslim American woman to wear a hijab while competing for the United States in the Olympics. as well as for winning an Olympic medal wearing it.

Be part of "Connecting the Generations for a Better Future Series”
New Freedom Xchange is looking for African-American, for youth to participate in African American History Month Series “Connecting the Generations for a Better Future.” Each day, during the month of February, our youth will highlight the story of famous or little-known African American figures and their contributions to society. The stories will be featured daily on our NFX Digital channel in honor of their legacies and as means to promote the Advancement of Human Excellence.

How do I participate?
We are accepting submissions from youth ages 5 - 18. At your convenience, submit a 3-5 minute pre-recorded video that encapsulates the life, contribution, and legacy of a historical or present-day African-American figure. The video should begin with a brief introduction of your name, which school or masjid you attend, and the city and state where it is located. Following the introduction, you’ll introduce your famous African-American and begin your presentation. Please make sure the video is clear and free from background noise. The New Freedom Xchange Team will review entries for presentability and inform you about when your submission will be aired on our channel. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/OurStoryOnNFX