Khizr Khan, the Gold Star father who became a viral sensation after speaking at the Democratic National Convention about the death in Iraq of his Army captain son, is no longer on the campaign trail for Hillary Clinton. Now the 65-year-old has a new mission: inspiring hope in young Muslims, some of whom had never voted in an election before last month, some of whom weren't old enough to vote at all.
“There he is,” a few said as the well-dressed Khan, a lawyer, entered the room. “There's Uncle!” they whispered in excitement, using a term of endearment and respect for elders among South Asians.
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