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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 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…
In Congress, Race and Religion Pose Challenges to Electability
In the final months, and moments, of former Senator Bob Bennett’s life, he took it upon himself to apologize to Muslims for Donald Trump. During one of his hospitalizations, Senator Bennett asked his wife and son, “Are there any Muslims in the hospital? I’d love to go up to every single one of them to…