𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐨𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝!

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Reported by David Joshua

𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐨𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝

In 2015, 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed from Irving, Texas, made global headlines after being wrongfully accused of bringing a bomb to school when he showed his homemade clock to a teacher at MacArthur High School.

The young inventor was detained, questioned by police, and suspended from school — sparking outrage worldwide under the viral hashtag #IStandWithAhmed.

His story drew support from global leaders including Barack Obama, who invited him to the White House, and tech icons like Mark Zuckerberg. Ahmed later moved with his family to Qatar on a scholarship.

In 2017, the family’s lawsuit demanding $15 million in damages from the City of Irving and the school district was dismissed for lack of evidence.

The “Clock Boy” saga remains a stark reminder of how bias and profiling can shape young lives — and how a single incident can ignite worldwide conversations about justice and opportunity.

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David Joshua Oliver

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Oliver David Joshua is a seasoned media professional with a passion for impactful journalism and strategic leadership. As the Managing Director and Editor-In-Chief of Sele Media Africa, he oversees the organization’s editorial vision, ensuring high standards of truth, balance, and bold reporting. Known for his sharp editorial eye and commitment to excellence, Oliver plays a key role in shaping the voice of Sele Media Africa across the continent. His leadership continues to drive innovation, credibility, and growth in Africa’s digital media space.

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