Yara Shahidi Fights For #NoMuslimBan

“Sincerely, a proud Black Iranian.”

Actress Yara Shahidi took to Instagram Saturday to pen a heartfelt note in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order banning citizens from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the US.

“I am the result of love… a love that highlights how truly interconnected we are,” Shahidi shared. “If my Baba was stuck in an airport because of a Muslim ban 39 years ago, he would have never fallen in love with my mama.”

Trump’s signing left many stranded at airports across the world. Those affected include refugees, migrants, those with dual nationality, those with visas and U.S. resident green-card holders. While the ACLU scored a victory Saturday and allowed for the release of two Iraqi men, courts and protestors continue to denounce the ban.

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