Hyphen-Nation: Ayman
Clip: Special | 1m 50s
"We're going to check your bags a little bit extra."
His Sudanese, Muslim heritage has meant more attention at American borders, but being born in America also makes him a foreigner in Sudan.
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Hyphen-Nation: Ayman
Clip: Special | 1m 50s
His Sudanese, Muslim heritage has meant more attention at American borders, but being born in America also makes him a foreigner in Sudan.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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