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The Bridge Initiative is a multi-year research project on Islamophobia housed in Georgetown University.
The Bridge Initiative aims to disseminate original and accessible research, offers engaging analysis and commentary on contemporary issues, and hosts a wide repository of educational resources to inform the general public about Islamophobia.
Research & Resources
Interview with Dr. Faisal Qazi
Voices On Islamophobia: Interview with Dr. Faisal Qazi, a leader in the American Muslim community.
Interview with South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool
Voices On Islamophobia: Interview with Amb. Ebrahim Rasool, former South African ambassador to the United States.
Memories of Muhammad Ali
Bridge Initiative Project Director Dr. John L. Esposito offers the following reflections on Muhammad Ali and the gracious spirit that characterized several of “The Champ’s” interactions with him over the years. From the time I learned of Muhammad Ali’s passing, I wondered if it made any sense to write something about three especially memorable personal…