There will always be people who challenge the idea that you belong, but it's important to work hard, to focus on yourself, and prove that you belong in this space of high-level athletics.

I think that we will come out on top as women, as people of color, as Muslims, as transgender people, as people who are part of the disabled community - I think that we'll come out on top.

I think Muslims in particular are facing similar obstacles African Americans did, historically.

It's important to me that youth everywhere, no matter their race, religion, or gender, know that anything is possible with perseverance.

I think that when we stand in solidarity, we'll be stronger.

For those people who fail to see the injustices that are occurring, in particular with the Muslim community, I think it's because you've sat in a seat of privilege for a long time, and you kind of choose to be myopic and not think of those people around you.

Even if we're facing bigotry or racism, we can still be successful.