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Lebanese cafe owner faces misdirected hostility in Cedar Rapids
George Gebran, Lebanese native and Butter fly Cafe owner, describes fear and misunderstanding as locals confuse him and his relatives with Iranians. He moved to the United States twelve years ago and brought two of his sister’s sons to live with him after a year of paperwork. He urges tolerance and explains he wants safety for his family and others in Cedar Rapids.
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