Event Archives - Bridge Initiative

18 Mar 2026 | Event

Book Talk | Confronting Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice

In their new book, Confronting Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice, Reverend Dr. Anna Piela and Reverend Dr. Michael Woolf examine the Church’s role in fostering anti-Muslim prejudice. The book presents clear insights into how Christian teachings and practices have reinforced harmful stereotypes, while offering practical tools and liturgical resources to help dismantle Islamophobia. read the complete article

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

Video

26 Sep 2024 | Event

Voices Under Siege: Free Speech, Islamophobia, and Palestine in Academia

In this panel discussion, Bridge Associate Director Mobashra Tazamal speaks with Professor Sahar Aziz, Professor John L. Esposito, and Professor Robbins on the critical issues of free speech, Islamophobia, and the challenges faced by pro-Palestine voices in American academic institutions. read the complete article

Video

06 Dec 2023 | Event

Report Launch: Hindutva in Britain

Join The Bridge Initiative and Community Policy Forum as we launch a new report examining the presence of Hindu nationalism in the UK, and how last year’s events in Leicester were used by anti-Muslim voices to sow division in one of the UK’s most multicultural cities. read the complete article

Video

21 Jun 2023 | Event

The Criminalization of Islamophobia Studies

The Bridge Initiative brings together a panel of experts who have faced targeted harassment for their scholarly work on the state’s role in promoting Islamophobia, to discuss this growing and dangerous phenomena and the impact it’s having on academic freedom and civil society. read the complete article

Video

24 Oct 2022 | Event

Mosques Under Threat

In the aftermath of 9/11, there was a drastic increase in Islamophobia with countless cases of harassment and violence against Muslims in western countries. In addition to the attacks against Muslims or those perceived to be Muslim, mosques too became targets of Islamophobic violence. read the complete article

Video

20 Sep 2022 | Event

Genocide and the Ongoing Persecution of Rohingya Muslims

Earlier this year, the U.S. government declared Myanmar’s mass killing of the Rohingya Muslim population to be a “genocide”. This designation comes 6 years after the first incidence of mass violence was carried out by Myanmar’s military against the long-persecuted and marginalized community. read the complete article

Video

11 Apr 2022 | Event

Islamophobia in France: 2022 presidential elections and the criminalization of Muslim civil society

In this panel discussion, Bridge Senior Research Fellow Mobashra Tazamal speaks with Rim-Sarah Alouane, Marwan Muhammad, and Dr. Alain Gabon on Islamophobia in France and its Impact on French Muslim civil society. read the complete article

Video

24 Feb 2022 | Event

Innocent Until Proven Muslim

In Innocent until Proven Muslim: Islamophobia, the War on Terror, and the Muslim Experience Since 9/11, Dr. Maha Hilal tells the powerful story of two decades of the War on Terror, exploring how the official narrative has justified the creation of a sprawling apparatus of state violence that is rooted in Islamophobia and excused its worst abuses. read the complete article

Video

22 Sep 2016 | Event

Islamophobia in Focus: Muslims & the Media

On September 22, 2016, the Religious Freedom Center of the Newseum Institute hosted a panel discussion about recent findings that show that 9 out of 10 news reports about Muslims, Islam, and Islamic organizations are... read the complete article