L.A. Times - Asia: In Jerusalem, activist hopes to restore Gypsy pride

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In Jerusalem, activist hopes to restore Gypsy pride Apr 19th 2013, 22:47 Amoun Sleem runs a community center to help Gypsy youths fight poverty and discrimination, which she once faced herself. JERUSALEM — Growing up poor and motherless in the slums of Jerusalem's Old City, Amoun Sleem dropped out of school at age 7 after her teacher repeatedly singled her out as a Gypsy, inspecting her hair for lice in front of the class and calling her "Nawar," a derogatory Arabic term that means "dirty." Media files: 16x9

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