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21 Nov 2025

Everyday Islamophobia: Lived Realities

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Peter Hopkins about his new book, Everyday Islamophobia (Bristol University Press), looking specifically at how everyday instances of anti-Muslim racism are connected to and sustained by the broader structures in society. read the complete article

Article

30 Oct 2025 | Individuals

Zohran Mamdani calls out Islamophobia in NYC Mayoral Race

On October 25, 2025, Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist nominee running to become the next mayor of New York City, released a powerful video addressing the rampant Islamophobia he has faced throughout his campaign. read the complete article

Video

22 Aug 2025

Digital Hate and Democracy: Unpacking Islamophobia in the Wake of Mamdani’s Rise

According to a recent report from the Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH), Islamophobic posts skyrocketed from an average of 56 to over 2,100 per day during the days surrounding the election. The report highlights how a toxic convergence of Islamophobia, ideological fear-mongering, and xenophobic rhetoric shaped online discourse around Mamdani and Muslim communities. read the complete article

Podcast

17 Jul 2025 | Educational

Reporting Gaza: Bias, Silence, and Islamophobia in the BBC

In episode 19 of Unpacking Islamophobia, Bridge Associate Director Mobashra Tazamal speaks with Faisal Hanif, a media analyst at the Centre for Media Monitoring (CfMM) in the United Kingdom. They discuss CfMM’s latest report highlighting the systemic bias in the BBC’s coverage of Israel’s war in Gaza. read the complete article

Article

27 Mar 2025 | Policy/Law

Silencing Dissent: The Islamophobia Industry’s Assault on Academic Freedom

In 2025, The Bridge Initiative marks ten years since its launch. Founded by world-renowned Islamic studies scholar Dr. John L. Esposito, the project, housed under the Al-Waleed Center for Muslim Christian Understanding (ACMCU) at Georgetown University, was created in response to the urgent need for a reliable source on Islamophobia. As the issue grew in the United States, Bridge was established with a clear mission: to study, analyze, and provide the public with resources on Islamophobia—how it manifests and the often-devastating consequences it brings to individuals and society. read the complete article

Article

15 Mar 2025 | Politics

Statement of International Muslim Organizations and Human Rights Civil Society Organizations on the 2025 United Nation’s International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Statement of International Muslim Organizations and Human Rights Civil Society Organizations on the 2025 United Nation’s International Day to Combat Islamophobia In the name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful All praise and... read the complete article

Article

14 Mar 2025 | Policy/Law

Statement Commemorating the International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Islamophobia is a global crisis with profound and far-reaching consequences for Muslim communities and society at large. The latest figures from multiple countries underscore the severity of this escalating threat. According to the Council on... read the complete article

Factsheet

17 Feb 2025 | Individuals

Protected: Factsheet: Elon Musk

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Podcast

25 Nov 2024 | Event

Unpacking Hindu Nationalism: Its Influence and Islamophobic Narratives in the American Context

In episode 18 of Unpacking Islamophobia, Bridge Associate Director Mobashra Tazamal speaks with Safa Ahmed, the Associate Director of Media & Communications for the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC), and Pranay Somayajula, the Organizing and Advocacy Director for Hindus for Human Rights, on the topic of Hindu nationalism in the United States. read the complete article

Podcast

01 Nov 2024

Islamophobia and ethno-nationalist populism

In episode 17 of Unpacking Islamophobia, Bridge Associate Director speaks with Dr. Saher Selod, an Associate Professor and previous Chair of the Department of Sociology at Simmons University in Boston, MA. They discuss Islamophobia and ethno-nationalist populism in the United States, specifically talking about Professor Selod’s chapter in the newly-released book, Global Islamophobia and Rise of Populism. read the complete article