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23 Jan 2018
Honestly, when I first heard Donald Trump propose the Muslim Ban, I thought it was really ridiculous. I’m from Oklahoma so I’m used to hearing pretty ridiculous things. It’s a really red state but it… read the complete article
23 Jan 2018
Dr John L Esposito | Huffington Post
Bridge Director John L. Esposito was quoted in a January 23 article by Huffington Post on Senior White House adviser Frank Wuco. Wuco was quoted as saying “true Muslims can’t coexist with other faiths’. In response,… read the complete article
21 Dec 2017 | Year in Review
Some of the Best Responses to Islamophobia in 2016
We've compiled some of our favorite examples, which include hardhitting journalism, socially-conscious satire, and moving social media videos that helped shed light on Islamophobia in 2016. read the complete article
14 Dec 2017 | Law Enforcement
Does Islamophobia Impact the Underreporting of FBI Hate Crime Data?
Federal Data Collection on Hate Crimes: A History Since its first publication in 1991, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released an annual report on hate crime data. The FBI employs the hate crime… read the complete article
22 Oct 2017 | Individuals
Interactive Timeline: Trump on Muslims & The Muslim Ban
In light of ongoing legal challenges to the latest iteration of the Muslim Ban, The Bridge Initiative has compiled an interactive timeline chronicling Trump’s anti-Muslim statements as a public figure, presidential candidate, and as President… read the complete article
22 Sep 2017
In Solidarity: The Bridge Initiative’s Statement on Anti-Semitic Incidents at Georgetown
We are deeply disturbed by recent anti-Semitic incidents on our campus, including the anti-Semitic and misogynistic bias incident that took place on September 20th, the eve of Rosh Hashanah and the start of the Jewish… read the complete article
04 Aug 2017
Black Muslim Psychology Conference: On Islamophobia and Anti-Blackness
On July 21-22, 2017, the Muslim Wellness Foundation organized the 3rd Annual Black Muslim Psychology Conference (BMPC). This year’s theme was “Leading with Compassion.” The conference “explored the role of leaders in facilitating community healing”… read the complete article
28 Jul 2017 | Educational
Have You Ever Heard Someone Say This About Muslims?
The Bridge Initiative helps you identify anti-Muslim stories, and debunks the narrative told by Islamophobic groups. read the complete article
29 Jun 2017
The Trump Administration and Anti-Muslim Groups
[Image Description] Heading of Infographic Title Text: The Trump Administration + Anti-Muslim Groups Subtitle Text: Numerous Trump White House officials have worked with anti-Muslim organizations and promoted their message. This infographic outlines some of those… read the complete article
23 Jun 2017
A New Era in American Politics: The Trump Administration and Mainstream Islamophobia
A New Era in American Politics Abstract This report analyzes how far-right Islamophobic discourse has been mainstreamed with the election of President Donald J. Trump. Through qualitative research examining the rhetoric employed by the Trump… read the complete article