Senator John Kennedy 'Hide Your Head in a Bag' Remark Sparks Backlash
Politics,Hate Crimes,Race And Racism,Congress
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enator John Kennedy has sparked a backlash after he told an Arab American activist to "hide [her] head in a bag" during a hearing about hate crimes.
Maya Berry, the founder of the Arab American Institute, appeared before a Senate Judiciary hearing to discuss hate crimes in the country on Tuesday.
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