Bias & discrimination in the Muslim community

Stereotypes and hate crimes often target Muslim people. Use the resources here to learn about the obstacles Muslims face.
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What is Islamophobia?

Learn what Islamophobia is and the three different ways Islamophobia shows up.
Learn about Islamophobia
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Understand how bias and Islamophobia show up for the Muslim community

20 years after 9/11, Islamophobia continues to haunt Muslims

According to the FBI, hate crimes against Muslims rose 1617% from 2000 to 2001. Read about how Muslim hate crimes spiked after 9/11 and during Trump's presidency.
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Anti-Muslim hate crimes

Instances of Muslim hate crimes have soared since 2001. Here is where you'll find data about hate crime incidents around the world.
Find hate crime data here

Fighting Islamophobia in schools

55% of Muslim students said that they experienced some form of bullying in a recent survey. Read about how one school district fought Islamophobia.
Read about Islamophobia in schools

Debunking myths about Muslims and Islam

When people equate Islam with terrorism, it creates stereotypes and biases. Read this article to get the facts about Islam and Muslim people, learn key words, and more.
Get the facts

How to be an ally to Muslims

Find out how anti-Muslim hate crimes around the world affect us all. Use this guide to have conversations with your community.
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Questions to self reflect

A black woman and a Muslim woman wearing a hijab headscarf stand close to each other, smiling and laughing. A black woman and a Muslim woman wearing a hijab headscarf stand close to each other, smiling and laughing.

How do you respond when you see someone wearing religious attire such as a hijab, a yarmulke, or a turban?

Since implicit bias lives in our subconscious, it can be hard to spot. Sometimes, all we need is a moment to pause and reflect honestly on our thoughts and behaviors. These questions can help you recognize areas of bias and how they might affect relationships with others.
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