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Dallas Far From Safe Haven For Refugees
By Bilal Mohammed
(RICHARDSON, TX) Nur AlAmin is one of the thousands of refugees who made it to the US after fleeing persecution by a dictatorial government, a chronic civil
war, and a fatal conflict between parties in his country. “I don’t know!” was his answer when asked if he is happy being here in Dallas. Al Amin, a father of four children left Burma during the conflict and moved to
Thailand’s refugee camp for one year. In his Dallas apartment where he has lived for the last four weeks, he looks confused with his wife Selma and children sitting around a single sofa situated in the middle of a tiny living room. His and other refugee families have been in camps where every service (which was meant for their benefit) required a bribe. After being through several difficulties, many of them had been brought to the U.S. and other Western countries. However, sleeping on the floor while there was a mattress and a bed, keeping milk and other perishable foods in a closet while there is a refrigerator, and spending a summer day of 90 degree without >> more on page 07
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The original Earth Day is on March 20 and is celebrated by the United Nations as the first day of spring. In the United States, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson founded the second and more popular Earth Day on April 22 in 1970 and until today is celebrated worldwide. Senator Nelson chose this day because he felt it was the best time since it did not fall during exams or spring breaks and did not conflict with religious holiday yet it was late enough in the spring for decent
Earth Day encourages and inspires cooperation among humans all over the globe as the responsibility of preserving the earth deepens our sense of unity as mankind. From Earth Day has come a growing consensus that every individual should act as agents of the earth, seeking what can be done to benefit the planet regardless of gender, religion, political, and social background. There is only one earth and it is our duty as
Source: Sahih Bukhari
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Living Green By Lena Dirbashi
“There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him.”
humans to take care of it and to obtain a healthy, peaceful future. If we don’t’ take care of our earth, nobody else will. >> more on page 10.
The official state flag of Texas, called the Lone Star Flag, was adopted in 1845 when Texas became the 28th state . The colors represent: red for bravery, white for purity, and blue for loyalty. The large white star was first used on Texas flags in the 1830's during the battles between Texas and Mexico. Origin of the Name Texas - The Caddo Indians of eastern Texas called their group of tribes the "Tejas," meaning "those who are friends". Main Rivers - Rio Grande, Red River, Brazos River Presidential birthplaces in Texas: 1. Dwight David Eisenhower was born in Denison on October 14, 1890 (he was the 34th US President, serving from 1953 to 1961). 2. Lyndon Baines Johnson was born near Johnson City on August 27, 1908 (he was the 36th US President, serving from 1963 to 1969).