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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
As Islamophobia Increases, So Does Use of the Word
Over the last year, we’ve witnessed a concerning rise in anti-Muslim incidents. At the same time, we’ve also seen increased use of a word to describe it: Islamophobia. Major media outlets and journalists have begun using the term to describe the climate of prejudice and discrimination facing American Muslims or those perceived to be, and…
Anti-Muslim Violence & the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election
[Image Description] Heading of Infographic Title Text: Anti-Muslim Violence & 2016 U.S. Presidential Elections Text Below Title: Amid a presidential election campaign frought with anti-Muslim rhetoric. American Muslims were met with verbal threats, physical assaults, and worse. During the end of 2015, after Donald Trump called for a ban on Muslim immigration to the United…
Anti-Muslim Attacks in 2015
Title: Bridge Initiative Special Report | 2015 Â | Anti- Muslim Attacks in 2015 | Published May 2 2016 Sub Heading: Worst year since 9/11? Description of Infographic by line: [1] 174 Total Attacks in 2015 [2] 54 Vandalisms & Property Destructions [3] 50 Verbal assaults & Threats [4] 29 Physical Attacks [5] 9 Shootings…