Playboy is making waves again but this time around, it’s not because of its usual objectification of scantily-clad women. In fact, they’ve taken a giant leap by featuring quite the polar opposite – a fully clothed, hijabi woman. Well it’s not just any woman, she’s a 22-year-old American journalist and her name is Noor Tagouri. She has been chosen to be part of Playboy’s October Issue called 'Renegades' which features a series of profiles on iconic figures who challenge stereotypes, taboos and common culture.
 

It's here! I'm honored to share that @Playboy has named me a 2016 Renegade and has featured me in their piece!! https://t.co/Tc0LuwMPfB

— Noor Tagouri (@NTagouri) September 22, 2016

Tagouri posed away in full confidence in front of what seems to be a painting of an American flag, clad in black jeans, leather jacket, Converse shoes, and an olive green hijab to compliment her edgy look. The University of Maryland graduate currently produces for Newsy, an American news site that produces short form video news.
 

 

It's here! I'm honored to share that @Playboy has named me a 2016 #Renegade and has featured me in their piece!! *LINK IN BIO* ?: @gokateshoot

A photo posted by Noor Tagouri (@ntagouri) on Sep 22, 2016 at 6:55am PDT

She told Playboy magazine that her goal is to become “the first hijabi anchor on commercial US television.” Although she has experienced a fair share amount of discrimination for her headscarf as well as public backlash from Muslims and non-Muslims, that did not deter her spirit to become a storyteller. She says that being a hijabi Muslim woman had in fact helped her gain trust from her interview subjects. When Tagouri isn’t busy scouting for stories, she jetsets around the world to give inspiring talks. Her most recent talk was at TED X FoggyBottom.

Her feature has sparked an interesting debate among netizens. Some commended Tagouri’s brilliant interview with Playboy while others seemed not too keen with her association with the former soft-porn magazine.

Brilliant @NTagouri, first woman to appear in @Playboy w hijab. If you're criticizing her, you're missing the point! https://t.co/4k391gJ5bt

— Will Ahmed (@Wahmmys) September 24, 2016

Tbh when I first saw the headline in Playboy I was sceptical, but this is a really good interview by @NTagouri https://t.co/mwQCKbAgg1

— اسلام (@AfroArabian_) September 24, 2016

This is sooo bad ass. @NTagouri is the first hijabi to be featured in @Playboy!! Congrats girl! https://t.co/9ZYqjzMkSh

— Kate Grumke (@KGrumke) September 23, 2016

I don’t agree with @NTagouri appearing in a magazine that has unapologetically profited off the sexualisation and objectification of women.

— Lina - سيرين (@Lina_Serene) September 25, 2016

@NTagouri 's feature in playboy focuses on her goals, her career and her passion. she's not sexualized. that is badass. that is history.

— fatima (@yafatoosh) September 25, 2016

Disagree with what our sis @NTagouri decided to do re interview, BUT the attack against her character & language being used is APPALLING!

— AbdelRahman Murphy (@AbdelRahmanM) September 24, 2016

What do you think of the feature? You can read the full interview here.