| Directory > Society > Issues > Terrorism > Incidents > September 11, 2001 > Backlash Seattle Times: Understanding turbans: Don't link them to terrorism
Includes an illustrated guide to turbans, in response to reports of attacks on Sikhs in the local
area.
http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=turban270&a....
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Seattle Times: Beaten Sikh is out of the Hospital
Relates two separate attacks on Sikh men, and sympathy forthem expressed by SeaTac residents.
http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=sikh22&....
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The Nation: Scapegoats
An article by Sumana Raychaudhuri comparing the current hostilities to those following the
assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984.
http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20011008&s=raychaudhuri20010927
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KCJ: Innocent plea in hate attack on Sikh cabby
A San Diego man pleads innocent to a malicious harassment charge in Seattle, a cab company reports
trying to accommodate drivers and passengers.
http://www.kingcountyjournal.com/sited/story/html/68651
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DC Indymedia: Arabs, Muslims, Others Face Violence and Harassment in D.C.-Area
A summary of some of the recent incidents in the Washington D.C. area.
http://dc.indymedia.org/newswire/display/13036
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Arizona Republic: Hate crime report a hoax, student may face charges
The Arizona State University junior admitted the crime he reported previously was a hoax.
http://www.azcentral.com/specials/special44/articles/1002student02.html
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Amnesty International: The Backlash
Statement by AI on the racist attacks against Muslim, Asian and Middle Eastern people.
http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/engACT300272001?OpenDocument?OpenDocument
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Ethnic and Religious Profiling in America
Anai Rhoads reports on incidents of abuse directed against Arab-Americans since 911.
http://globalresearch.ca/articles/RHO211A.html
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United States: "We are Not the Enemy"
Human Rights Watch reports on hate crimes after September 11 against Arabs, Muslims, and those
perceived to be Arab or Muslim and the local, state and federal response to it.
http://hrw.org/reports/2002/usahate/
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An Appropriate Response
Information regarding the events of September 11, 2002, Middle East regional and cultural
background, alternatives to war and American Arab civil rights
http://www.kichu.com/elp/sept11.html
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BBC News: Scottish Muslims describe fears
Muslims meet to draw up a plan to change attitudes, Sikhs report fears, too.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/scotland/1553409.stm
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BBC News: Pigs' heads left at Islamic centre
Reports of vandalism and arson at mosques.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1556202.stm
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BBC News: Racist attack on Afghan taxi driver
Police are investigating a racial attack in which remarks were made about the atrocities in the US
which left an Afghan minicab driver paralyzed.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1548981.stm
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Attack on America - Islamic Resource Center
Provides reactions from muslim leaders, a list of muslim victims, news on the anti-muslim backlash
in US and information on islam.
http://islam.about.com/blattack.htm
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muslimresource.com
A response to the 9/11 tragedy by muslim organisations, offering news, information on islam,
resources and links to the founding organisations.
http://www.muslimresource.com/
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Terror and Fear
Compilation of news on the aftermath of the september 11 attacks for the Muslim Communities in the
US.
http://www.imadr.org/regional/american-arab1.html
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Community answers targeting of mosque
Lewis Kamb reports that Jews, Christians, and Buddhists joined Muslims for an interfaith service at
a mosque the day after an attempted arson, just one in a string of anti-Islamic acts reported in
the area since September 11th.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/attack/39088_mosque15.shtml
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BBC News: Extra police to protect Muslims
Police draft in more officers and take extra measures to protect UK Muslims from violent reaction
to the US terror attacks.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1555162.stm
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About the Anti-Arab, Anti-Muslim Backlash
Directory of news articles and information about the tragedy and its backlash upon Arab and Muslim
Americans.
http://www.abunimah.org/wtcindex.html
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Muslims Against Terrorism
Quotes from the Quron showing Islam prohibits terrorism and demands peace, FAQ, and hate crime
reporting. [Flash required]
http://www.matusa.org
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Tolerance, Civil Rights, and Justice in Wake of September 11 Tragedies
Statement from the US Commission on Civil Rights urging Americans to resist the temptation to
unfairly target the members of any ethnic or religious group. Includes hotline for reporting racial
violence, and journalist's guide of facts about the Arab American community.
http://www.usccr.gov/pubs/tragedy/main.htm
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South Asian American Leaders of Tomorrow
Non-profit group supporting South Asian-American youth. Programs, services, and a report of over
600 hate crimes in one week [PDF]. [Flash required]
http://www.saalt.moonfruit.org/
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Rediff.com: Complaints of harassment of Muslims rising in Montreal
Police in the Canadian city have received about 95 complaints of harassment and physical assaults
from Muslims and members of the local Arab community in the past month.
http://www.rediff.com/us/2001/oct/12ny31.htm
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Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Bozeman minority residents accosted for color of skin
Kathlenn O'Toole reports that at least two residents of this Montana community have suffered
unprovoked attacks since the September 11th terrorist attacks.
http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=archivedetails&pnpid=311&om=0&Archiv....
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Cincinnati Enquirer: Muslims urged to give aid
Kevin Aldridge and Earnest Winston report that area Muslims have called on their community to
donate blood, give money and pray for the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11th. They
plead with the public not to take out its anger on them.
http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2001/09/13/loc_muslims_urged_to.html
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Cincinnati Post: Muslim Americans suffer terrorist backlash
Thomas Hargrove writes of the backlash that some Muslims across America have faced as part of the
aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
http://www.cincypost.com/2001/sep/13/muslim091301.html
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Columbus Dispatch Online: Bridging Differences
An editorial against ill-informed, anti-Muslim sentiment stressing shared beliefs between America's
many different cultures.
http://libpub.dispatch.com/cgi-bin/documentv1?DBLIST=cd01&DOCNUM=41795&TERMV=21119:8:
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Cincinnati Post: Muslims battle backlash spurred by attacks
Stephen Huba writes of the anti-Muslim backlash and speaks to several Muslims in the local area who
have been affected by the hostility.
http://www.cincypost.com/attack/muslim091501.html
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OutLookIndia.com: Alone In The Crowd
An article by Kamla Bhatt about hate crimes against Asians and the factors involved. [Free
registration required to view.]
http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?fodname=20011001&fname=Indian+Victims+%28F%29&sid=....
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Cincinatti Enquirer: Muslim criticizes backlash
Dr. Salem Foad explains what it is to be Muslim and why America should not stereotype an entire
religion.
http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2001/09/14/loc_muslim_criticizes.html
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Rediff.com: Sikh student shot at in US hate crime
A college student reports being harassed and shot at while driving on a highway.
http://www.rediff.com/us/2001/sep/26ny6.htm
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ZMag: Revenge Comes Home
Commentary by Sonia Shah about who "they" are and loaded poll questions.
http://www.zmag.org/shahrevenge.htm
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The Chronicle: Attack on Indian Student at U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Leads to Brawl, 2 Arrests
The Indian student was physically attacked by a fellow student who called him a
"terrorist." The incident escalated into a fight involving over 30 people.
http://chronicle.com/free/2001/09/2001092401n.htm
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Cincinnati Enquirer: Muslims say they can feel the hate
The Ohio office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, which receives about two calls about
threats or harassment against Muslims per week, received more than 70 calls September 12th.
http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2001/09/14/loc_muslims_say_they_can.html
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ADL Responds to Violence and Harassment
Anti-Defamation League responses to incidents of violence and harassment against Arab Americans,
Muslim Americans and other individuals or groups that are perceived to be of Middle Eastern
descent. Also commentary from groups, ranging from civil rights groups to extremist organizations.
http://www.adl.org/terrorism_america/adl_responds.asp
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Rediff.com: Now New Zealand Sikhs target of racial attacks
Threats to Sikh gurdwaras (prayer halls) and the community by extremist organisations have been
reported, also two Hindu temples have been vandalized.
http://www.rediff.com/us/2001/sep/21ny5.htm
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ASDC: Communities Respond to the Attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon
Compilation of events, activities, and information that are related to the recent attacks and the
backlash against Arabs and other Muslims. Includes fact sheets and educational resources for
schools, the public, and the media.
http://www.capablecommunity.com/projects/CommResp.html
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Daytona Beach News-Journal: Peaceful Sikhs fear possible backlash
A DeLeon Springs, Florida, business owner expresses concerns after an incident in his store.
http://www.n-jcenter.com/2001/Sep/23/AREA55.htm
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Daytona Beach News-Journal: Life changes for local Arab population
For this Florida community's residents of Middle Eastern heritage, America feels different now. The
change may be subtle -- a suspicious look; or violent -- a customer trashing a store.
http://www.n-jcenter.com/2001/Sep/23/AREA22.htm
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CNN: Mosque firebombed in Australia
Molotov cocktails were thrown at a mosque in Brisbane, Queensland.
http://www.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/asiapcf/auspac/09/13/attack.australia.muslims/index.html
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CNN: Jewish, Arab groups join to fight 'backlash'
Representatives of a dozen Jewish, Arab and community groups came together Wednesday to speak out
against what they see as a surging racist backlash against Muslims and Arabs in the wake of the
terrorist attacks on the United States.
http://www.cnn.com/2001/US/09/19/rec.anti.arab.backlash/index.html
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St. Petersburg Times: Muslims feel local backlash
Across the Tampa Bay area, Muslims and Arab-Americans say they have felt the heat of anger from
fellow Americans.
http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sptimes/main/document.html?QDesc=&FMTS=FT&QVPID=&FrameN....
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Minneapolis/St. Paul Star Tribune: NWA regrets kicking Arab-American men off flight in Twin Cities
Northwest Airlines voices regret after removing four Arab-American men from a connecting flight
when passengers refused to fly with them.
http://www.startribune.com/stories/1576/705987.html
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Sikh.net
Includes news, hate crimes reporting, information about Sikh faith, and Sikh business professionals
network.
http://www.sikh.net/
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CNN: Schools deal with anti-Arab backlash
An article about death threats and harassment in schools with resources for parents and teachers.
http://www.cnn.com/2001/fyi/teachers.ednews/09/20/vic.schools.backlash.ap/index.html
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St. Petersburg Times: Hatred's broad black brush, how it hit home
Report of a St. Petersburg, Florida, man of Palestinian heritage who was harassed and received a
death threat.
http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sptimes/main/document.html?QDesc=&FMTS=FT&QVPID=&FrameN....
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CNN: Muslims targets in terror backlash
Reports of an upsurge in anti-Muslim attacks all over Europe.
http://www.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/europe/09/19/gen.muslim.attacks/index.html
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The Muslim Council of Britain
Includes news, incident reporting, fact sheets, and newsletters.
http://www.mcb.org.uk/
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St. Petersburg Times: In a country they love, a dose of hate
A column by Mary Jo Malone about a local woman attacked because she is from Afghanistan.
http://www.sptimes.com/News/092301/Columns/In_a_country_they_lov.shtml
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St. Petersburg Times: Mail brings slur, threat to citizen born in Iran
In the second recent anti-Islamic incident in St. Petersburg, a family flees their home.
http://www.sptimes.com/News/092301/SouthPinellas/Mail_brings_slur__thr.shtml
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CNN: Hate crime reports up in wake of terrorist attacks
Reports of hate crimes against Muslims and southeast Asians have risen exponentially across the
U.S.
http://www.cnn.com/2001/US/09/16/gen.hate.crimes/index.html
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American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
Includes hate crimes hotline, incident reporting, advice for educators and Arab-American parents,
educational resources, and statements of support.
http://www.adc.org/
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CNN: Arab-American community 'keeping its head down'
Reports of death threats, attacks, and hate messages.
http://www.cnn.com/2001/US/09/15/arab.american.backlash/index.html
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CNN: Man questioned in shooting death of Sikh
Police question a man in the shooting death of a gas station owner in Mesa, Arizona.
http://www.cnn.com/2001/US/09/16/gen.mesa.shooting/index.html
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CNN: Bush denounces Muslim harassment
Those directing their anger against Muslims in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade
Center and the Pentagon should be ashamed, President Bush said Monday.
http://www.cnn.com/2001/US/09/17/gen.hate.crimes/index.html
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CNN: Immigrants fear backlash to terror attacks
The fear of a backlash cuts across several immigrant communities in the United States after reports
that one Sikh in Phoenix, Arizona, and one Pakistani in Dallas, Texas, have been killed in what the
police suspect could be hate crimes.
http://www.cnn.com/2001/US/09/19/gen.hate.crimes/index.html
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The Council on American Islamic Relations
News, condemnation of terrorist attacks, Muslim civil rights in the US, anti-Muslim incidents, hate
crime reporting, Muslim lawyer locator, and information about Islam and American Muslims.
http://www.cair-net.org/
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