Source: The New York Times

On September 22, 2001, The New York Times reported, "Arab-Americans Are Finding New Tolerance Amid the Turmoil." The article noted the efforts made to respond to -- and prevent further -- backlash. "Nabeel Abraham, an anthropologist who is co-author of 'Arab Detroit,' said that since the gulf war, during a decade of accelerated immigration from the Middle East and Asia, he had observed a 'phenomenal' improvement in attitudes toward Arab-Americans in the news media and among elected officials."

Source: The Houston Chronicle

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/front/1057768

On September 22, 2001, The Houston Chronicle reported on two local incidents of backlash in the article "Two immigrant store owners facing tense times."

Source: The New York Times

On September 22, 2001, The New York Times featured the story, "Abhorring Terror at an Ohio Mosque." The article reviewed some of the aftermath of the terror attacks, including the recent incident at the Islamic Center of Cleveland, when a man drove his car into the building. "The police arrested the driver, who was hospitalized with injuries from the crash. What did the mosque's Muslims do? They prayed for the man, said Imam Fawaz Damra, a spiritual leader at the mosque. And a few days later, the imam said, he and another leader...

Source: Women's Enews

http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/660

On September 21, 2001, Womens Enews reported "Muslim, Asian Women Target of Insults, Harassment."

Source: The San Gabriel Valley Tribune

http://www.sgvtribune.com/index.asp?puid=1498&spuid=1498&indx=1099622&article=on

On September 21, 2001, The San Gabriel Valley Tribune reported on the swearing in of over 2,000 new citizens "..while tense police officers and federal agents stood guard."

Source: The Toronto Sun

On September 21, 2001, The Toronto Sun reported that Yusuf Islam (the former Cat Stevens), responded to the terror attacks by saying "'We should make it clear that such acts of horrific carnage ... have nothing to do with the beliefs of most Muslims. The Koran specifically declares: 'If anyone murders an (innocent) person ... it will be as if he has murdered the whole of humanity.' He targeted extremists who take the Koran out of context."

Source: The Advocate

http://www.theadvocate.com/terror/cooksey/cooksey0921.htm

On September 21, 2001, The Advocate reported "Cooksey backtracks on comment, Congressman apologizes for 'poor choice of words.'" The article noted that "Cooksey said that 'radio talk shows' have created a mistaken impression 'that I said if police or the FBI see someone in a car wearing a turban, they should pull him over... I was talking about airport security...I certainly recognize...

Source: Newsday

On September 21, 2001, Newsday reported "In the wake of terrorist attacks on the United States, the Ad Council is launching the campaign with hopes to curb the backlash that certain immigrant groups have faced. In the commercials, a diverse sea of faces look into the camera and say, 'I am an American.' Since the Sept. 11 attacks, hundreds of Muslims, Sikhs and other groups have reported being harassed or assaulted. In at least one murder case, the shooting death of a turbaned gas station attendant in Phoenix, police are investigating the...

Source: The Sacramento Bee

http://www.sacbee.com/news/news/local04_20010920.html

On September 20, 2001, The Sacramento Bee published the article "Tolerance sorely tested by terrorists." It reported on the rise of hate crimes against Americans of South Asian descent, and the mobilization of the local community.

Source: CNN

http://fyi.cnn.com/2001/fyi/teachers.ednews/09/20/vic.schools.backlash.ap/

On September 20, 2001, CNN.com included the report, "Schools deal with anti-Arab backlash."

Source: The San Jose Mercury News

http://www0.mercurycenter.com/premium/local/docs/locshields19.htm

On September 20, 2001, The San Jose Mercury News featured the article: "Volunteers set up escorts for those in fear: Bodyguards offer to walk with kids, protect mosques." The article stated, "Bay Area Muslims and residents of Middle Eastern and South Asian descent are reporting so much hostility since last week's attacks that volunteers are matching...

Source: The American Muslim Council

http://www.amconline.org/cgi-bin/release/viewnews.cgi?newsid1001025928,13364,

On September 20, 2001, Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy of the Interfaith Alliance wrote an open letter to Representative Cooksey. The letter read, in part: "Already we have seen an outbreak of violent attacks on people whose only guilt was that of wearing a turban or a beard. We know all too well what explosive rhetoric does in a tense situation...

Source: The Spokesman-Review

Source: Los Angeles Times

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-sep-20-mn-47825-story.html

On September 20, 2001, The Los Angeles Times reported on the story of a family in the article "Feeling Like the Enemy Within."

Source: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram

On September 20, 2001, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram published an editorial by Bud Kennedy regarding statements made during a town prayer service called "Community United." The editorial noted, "On the national day of prayer intended to unite us as one America against evil and international terrorism, a Baptist pastor said he's sure glad he doesn't have to pray with any Muslims...The Burleson Star newspaper quoted Pastor Milburn: 'Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, not multiple deities or Allah.'" Others who...