2015, 2016. Time of changes, opportunities, freedom. That is what we all want to believe.
Unfortunately, stereotypes and prejudices are still part of our reality. And Ahmed Mohamed's case is an example.
Ahmed is a teenager that loves technology.
In 2015, Ahmed built a clock and wanted to show it to his engineering teacher, it was a big surprise when he told him not to show it to anyone.
Well, he did. And he was arrested for "trying to build a bomb". Weird uh?
Oh but, it is worth mentioning that Ahmed is part of the Islamic relgion. It makes sense now right?
Islamophobia. That's the word for this.
Kids have to learn to love science, and we, we have to learn to support each other despiting race, sexuality or religion.
Ahmed is fine, he was invited to the White House and he received a scholarship from Qatar foundation. The point is, even when we are moving towards a world free of discrimination, there is still a long way to go.
Today, we, the HOT team, give him our unconditional support. Do you?
You are our choice Ahmed! You are our hero!
Keep making us proud.
The HOT team.