Source: The Advocate

http://www.theadvocate.com/news/story.asp?StoryID=24627

On September 20, 2001, The Advocate reported "La. Congressman’s comments on racial profiling surprise some." The article reported that "Cooksey’s campaign consultant defended the remarks as common-sense suspicion aimed only at non-American Arabs living in the U.S., and as a necessary precaution after last week’s terrorist attacks."

Source: Episcopal News Service

http://www.episcopalchurch.org/ens/2001-264.html

On September 20, 2001, The Episcopal News Service detailed some of the grassroots efforts and practical help being offered by Episcopalians in the wake of the backlash. "Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold issued a request...to promote contacts with Muslim neighbors. 'As interfaith services are planned, please make every effort to include Muslim as well as Jewish (and other) voices...[and] reach...

Source: The San Antonio Express-News

Source: The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57285-2001Sep19.html

On September 20, 2001, The Washington Post reported "Despite Initial Shock, Fear, Students Pull Together At Springbrook High, 'Diversity Makes Us Stronger.'"

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: The Seattle Times

Source: The Advocate

http://www.theadvocate.com/news/story.asp?storyID=24605

On September 19, 2001, The Advocate reported on statements from U.S. Representative John Cooksey of Louisiana, who was quoted as saying "...that someone 'wearing a diaper on his head' should expect to be interrogated in the investigation of terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and New York City."

Source: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On September 19, 2001, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that "Christian, Muslim and Jewish clergy will lead a prayer service tomorrow at noon in Market Square to mourn those killed in the terrorist acts of Sept. 11 and to pray for survivors, rescuers and world peace." The article noted that, "The clergy of Pittsburgh want to give the entire community an opportunity to gather, mourn and move toward healing and reconciliation."

Source: Los Angeles Times

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Source: Reuters

http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=topnews&StoryID=232398

On September 19, 2001, Reuters reported "Tight Security at Suspected LA Hate Crime Funeral."

Source: Los Angeles Times

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-sep-19-me-47280-story.html

On September 19, 2001, The Los Angeles Times published the article "Arab American Youths Endure Taunts at Schools." The article noted that, following reports of...

Source: The San Jose Mercury News

http://www0.mercurycenter.com/premium/local/docs/locschools19.htm

On September 19, 2001, The San Jose Mercury News featured the story, "Backlash reported by Bay Area students." It noted, "Schoolyard bullies in the Bay Area have found a new target: Muslim and Arab American students, or those who may just look like them."

Source: Department of Education

http://www.ed.gov/PressReleases/09-2001/09192001c.html

On September 19, 2001, the Department of Education issued the statement "School Officials Urged to Prevent Harassment of Muslim and Arab-American Students." U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige said, "We are all committed to making sure our children across America can attend school in a safe and secure environment free from harassment and threats...Today, I call upon school officials to...

Source: The Atlanta Journal and Constitution

On September 19, 2001, The Atlanta Journal and Constitution reported on the common roots of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity and aimed to dispel some misunderstandings about Islam. "'People tend to think of what's happening now --- the Taliban and bin Laden --- in terms that are purely religious,' said John Iskander, assistant professor in religious studies at Georgia State University. 'They de-politicize what's happening and focus entirely on Islam. They ask, Is Islam a violent religion?...The answer is yes and...

Source: The Arizona Republic

http://www.arizonarepublic.com/special44/articles/0921attacks-asumuslims21.html

On September 19, 2001, The Arizona Republic reported "ASU Muslims stay true to tradition: Women more wary but won't alter attire."