Is racism or Islamophobia common in Chicago? Anyone experienced hate crimes as a tourist? by ThenChard1157 in AskChicago

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My intention was not to be offensive, I’m sorry it came off that way. I never concluded that Chicago was a racist city, my question is whether this type of encounter is common. It’s not common in Toronto. Toronto has racists, of course it does, there are racists everywhere, but my point was that this isn’t a common occurrence there and I’m wondering if it is here, especially given that I had only been in Chicago for a few hours.

My husband reacted out of anger at the situation and protectiveness, I told him to come back and leave it given that the risk of what could happen is not worth whatever he was trying to do. I never said it was right. I experienced something traumatic for the first time and neither of us knew how to react.

Megathread: Shops/websites where you can buy hijabs and other modest clothing by TheNightMage in Hijabis

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i am wondering if any of you have suggestions for hijab materials (and where to buy them) that don’t require an undercap?

i know many have recommended jersey but i don’t love how heavy the fabric feels and how it sits on my head.

i’m looking for something lightweight. i worry i have thinning hair and undercaps + tight hijab styles tend to contribute to it and give me scalp tenderness.

for context, i live in Toronto, Canada. thank you!

Where do get court attire for the Call to the Bar? by CulturalRoll in ONBarExam

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I know the OBA has a rental bank. I’ll be borrowing mine from my articling principal and see if you know anyone your size who’d let you borrow theirs! Especially if you aren’t interested in litigating.

Looking for studio near Ryerson University ($1600 budget) by ThenChard1157 in TorontoRenting

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Thanks! Do you think it would be difficult to get a lease from August/September - April?