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11 Oct 2024
Factsheet: Tommy Robinson
Tommy Robinson is a British anti-Muslim and anti-immigration activist. A co-founder of the racist English Defense League, Robinson believes Islam is a “disease” and Muslims are invading Europe. He has been connected to trans-national anti-Muslim activists and organizations, including PEGIDA. Robinson has had numerous criminal convictions and is currently serving time in jail. read the complete article
08 Oct 2024
Islamophobia and ‘Muslim Boyhood’
In Episode 16 of “Unpacking Islamophobia,” our guest is Professor Shenila Khoja-Moolji. She is the Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani Chair of Muslim Societies and an Associate Professor at Georgetown University. She is an award-winning author and researches about the interplay of gender, race, religion, and power in transnational contexts. She explores this theme particularly in relation to Muslim populations in South Asia and in the North American diaspora. read the complete article
26 Sep 2024
Voices Under Siege: Free Speech, Islamophobia, and Palestine in Academia
In this panel discussion, Bridge Associate Director Mobashra Tazamal speaks with Professor Sahar Aziz, Professor John L. Esposito, and Professor Robbins on the critical issues of free speech, Islamophobia, and the challenges faced by pro-Palestine voices in American academic institutions. read the complete article