‘Abbott Elementary’ Praised For Featuring Black Muslim Girl In Colorful Hijabs

By D'Shonda Brown ·Updated February 25, 2022

When it comes to television and film, it’s important for us as a community to feel seen both on and off-screen. With Quinta Brunson’s skyrocket-rating Abbott Elementary, the former Buzzfeed star is using her platform to ensure that her community, especially in her hometown of Philadelphia, feels properly represented from the teachers down to the students.

In a recent tweet by actress and comedian Janelle James, who

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