Posted on Mar 16, 2019
After New Zealand Attacks, Muslim-Americans Call For Action Against Rising Bigotry
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As New Zealand grapples with the aftermath of the attack on two Muslim congregations in Christchurch, the mass shootings on the other side of the world have struck fear through Muslim-American communities and renewed calls for action against the rise of bigotry in the U.S.
Muslim-Americans urged political leaders, local officials and tech companies to confront the alarming spread of hate and racism that in recent years has led to scores of worshippers being slaughtered in religious institutions.
At a press conference in Washington, D.C., Friday, Council on American-Islamic Relations Executive Director Nihad Awad demanded President Trump unequivocally condemn the attacks, saying his words and policies "impact the lives of innocent people at home and globally."
Muslim-Americans urged political leaders, local officials and tech companies to confront the alarming spread of hate and racism that in recent years has led to scores of worshippers being slaughtered in religious institutions.
At a press conference in Washington, D.C., Friday, Council on American-Islamic Relations Executive Director Nihad Awad demanded President Trump unequivocally condemn the attacks, saying his words and policies "impact the lives of innocent people at home and globally."
After New Zealand Attacks, Muslim-Americans Call For Action Against Rising Bigotry
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel We live in a new age of hate spread by social media. No quick or easy solution other than standing up against it.
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Thank you for the news share from NPR news brother Chip.
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Trump is not the President of NZ and has spoken out about the attacks. Come back when the Muslims condemn the rape of little boys and the suicide bombers used by Hamas.
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