May We All Be As Cool As This Woman In The Face Of White Supremacy

[sheshe2]

Saffiyah Khan had no time for English Defense League protestors.


When a group of rowdy white supremacists infiltrated Saffiyah Khan’s home city of Birmingham, England, she chose the “kill ‘em with kindness” approach ― and it made for some incredible photos.


A group of marchers with the far-right English Defense League were demonstrating in Birmingham’s city center in response to the attack on Westminster Bridge last month. The Islamophobic group is known for its often rowdy and violent protests.


“I ended up going to the EDL demo because there is a history of harassment and assault of Muslims, vulnerable members of the public, and people of color at the demos and outside of it,” Khan told Buzzfeed.


She was calmly hanging around the demonstration when she saw one woman in hijab completely surrounded by dozens of angry white men, and chose to step in. That’s when Press Association photographer Joe Giddens captured the incredible moment between Khan and EDL member Ian Crossland.


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Brilliant, Saffiyah. Woman, with grace and dignity you stood your ground and smiled him down. You made him look like the fool he is. YOU had the power. Brava.

[GeoWilliam750]

1. Brava, Ms Khan!

Brava

[sheshe2]

4. I love that picture...

the smile and her hands casually in her pockets. Strong woman!

Thanks Geo~

[mcar]

2. Brave woman!

[sheshe2]

11. That she is, mcar.

Brava.

[brer cat]

3. I'll bet he has the sadz.

Well done, Saffiyah!

[sheshe2]

6. Poor widdle man. ;(

[lapucelle]

8. Such a little shrimp in so many ways.

Bravo, Ms Kahn. Killing the hate with kindness, class, and community.

[sheshe2]

31. Brava Bella!

You said it.

Killing the hate with kindness, class, and community

Reminds me of this.

[Angry Dragon]

5. kick

[mountain grammy]

7. Good for her!

[calimary]

9. What a beautiful young woman. And she looks good, too!

[Lochloosa]

17. My first thought.

[sheshe2]

27. Women rock.

They really do.

[Solly Mack]

10. K&R

[Ilsa]

12. She's my hero for the week. NT.

[furtheradu]

13. Brave & BeautiFULL!

Thank You, SheShe! I'll remember her smile tomorrow when I'm dealing with my trumper-boss.

[shenmue]

14. Yes

[Volaris]

15. She looks like she's about to have a really good laugh,

But I would posit it's because the punchline of the joke is standing right in front of her.

That's the look I want everyone in the WHPressRoom to have from now on that's NOT shouty spice, btw hahaha

[spanone]

16. K&R...

[proud patriot]

18. well done

[radical noodle]

19. Thanks for this, She

Once again we see that a smile is something they don't know how to respond to. A good lesson for all.

And a thank you to Saffiyah for setting an example.

[sheshe2]

22. Thanks, radical noodle.

She is awesome.

[radical noodle]

25. So are you, She!

[sheshe2]

26. ;)

[Carter Johnson girl]

20. Love this!

You go, girl! Big props to Saffiyah. Look those cowards right in the face, and smile. Just smile. Watch 'em lose their minds!

[sheshe2]

21. Welcome to DU, Carter Johnson girl.

[Carter Johnson girl]

28. Thank you

Thank you! I like it already. Glad I don't have to worry about Trump loons here.

[sheshe2]

29. Yah...well, sadly those loons are in the WH.

Time to run them all out of town.

Enjoy!

[argyl]

23. What a courageous, poised young woman she is.

Even in profile it's obvious this twerp is looking at her with real hatred. His fists are no doubt balled up as well.

And she's so cool and collected. Love the look of bemusement on her face as she stares down this odious little toad.

Hey bub, you just got your ass handed to you and you're so damned stupid you probably don't realize it.

[sheshe2]

24. thanks argyl, she was awesome...

See this pic...he was actually raising his fist to her...



...and still she smiles.

[dchill]

30. K&R.

[oasis]

32. In the spirit of Gandhi.

[sheshe2]

33. Yes.

That is it exactly, Oasis.

[VOX]

34. As a strong-willed liberal man, I believe women are our best hope...

If we are to survive on this fragile planet. The world's most dangerous substance is testosterone. Men have made a mess of most things, particularly so in the past 70-80 years, developing the means to destroy the entire human race, either by warfare or deliberate neglect.

It's past time to let women run the show.

[sheshe2]

35. Thank you VOX.

What a great post, we need our strong women and we need more men like you. Allies, we do this together.

[VOX]

46. Caught your response a bit late, but it's no less appreciated.

I'm with you, shoulder to shoulder. I will fight for all women unceasingly. It's my belief, and it's my word.

[sheshe2]

47. Gotta luv you!

[VOX]

48. It's mutual!

[lark]

36. Love her strong spirit!

It shines so brightly from her.

[Lucky Luciano]

37. Super duper cool. Love her. Love her confidence.

Is she smiling at him or laughing at him! Probably a bit of both...or smiling at the way she must pity him.

[SummerSnow]

38. Why are the police taking her away?

[sheshe2]

43. I wondered about that at first.

I really think they are escorting her out of harms way.

[oasis]

39. K and R

[ProfessorGAC]

40. Great Find, SheShe!

Those pictures are fun.

[sheshe2]

42. Thanks, Professor.

She played him but good!

[H2O Man]

41. Recommended.

[Iggo]

44. I love 'er.

[IronLionZion]

45. Tell white supremacists to politely go back where they came from

Those are incredible pictures. I don't know if I could remain calm in such an infuriating situation.

Well Done Saffiyah