Source: The White House

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/09/20010926-1.html

On September 26, 2001, the White House issued a press release stating "President Welcomes Sikh Leaders to White House."

Source: Time.com

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1101011001-175969,00.html

On September 25, 2001, Time.com featured a story about the rising intolerance in America. The comprehensive article noted, "Imagine this: you wake up every morning nervous, stalked by faceless enemies. It is nothing personal; they just hate what they think you represent. The attack could come at any time, and there is virtually no defense. If that seems to...

Source: The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13980-2001Sep23.html

On September 24, 2001, The Washington Post reported, "Sikhs Campaign Against Hate." The article begins, "Their uniforms are Gap khakis and Old Navy T-shirts. Their weapons are e-mail, lawbooks, computer spreadsheets and yellow highlighters. In a cramped and borrowed war room at George Washington University, a few dozen young Sikhs from across the area are...

Source: No source given.

Two web pages have been established to honor the memory of Balbir Singh Sodhi:

Sikhnet: Balbir Singh Sodhi, which includes information about the memorial service, a downloadable color poster, a photo gallery, and information on the memorial fund.

Arizona Sikh Gurdwara: Balbir Singh Sodhi, which includes news items and letters of condolence.

Source: San Jose Mercury News

http://www0.mercurycenter.com/premium/opinion/columns/033850.htm

On September 24, 2001, The San Jose Mercury News published an editorial by Congressman Mike Honda, "It's a time for unity, not lashing out." The editorial includes "ten actions that every citizen can take to promote unity and tolerance."

Source: ABCNews.com

http://www.abcnews.go.com/sections/us/DailyNews/wtc_backlash010924.html

On September 24, 2001, ABCNews.com featured a story about the backlash, "'Don't Be Biased.'"

Source: Austin American-Statesman

http://www.austin360.com/statesman/editions/monday/metro_state_1.html

On September 24, 2001, The Austin American-Statesman reported, "Vistors flock to local mosque to learn more, show support."

Source: The Kansas City Star

On September 23, 2001, The Kansas City Star reported on the outreach of Sikhs in the local community. "To combat the intolerance, church members held an informational rally Saturday in front of their temple in Shawnee. They handed out American flags and cans of Coca-Cola and talked about their religion, which dates to more than 500 years ago in northern India." The article quoted one member of the Sikh community as saying, "'I could shave off my beard and wear a baseball cap instead of my turban, but am I afraid of my fellow...

Source: The Arizona Republic

http://www.arizonarepublic.com/special44/articles/0922memorial22-ON.html

On September 22, 2001, The Arizona Republic reported, "Nearly 3,000 people gathered in Phoenix today to remember Balbir Singh Sodhi, an Indian immigrant who died in a racially motivated shooting following the terrorist attacks on the East Coast. They were Sikh, Jew, Christian, Muslim and more, some with veils or turbans, others in suits and ties....

Source: Los Angeles Times

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-000075987sep22.story

On September 22, 2001, The Los Angeles Times reported: "Balbir Singh Sodhi was a businessman, not a terrorist. He was Indian, not Arab. He was a Sikh, not a Muslim." The local community responded to his murder with a memorial, with candles, flowers and cards. "'Don't feel alone. We are all Sikh,' said one. 'I have lived here all my life. I hope I can be as...

Source: The Houston Chronicle

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/front/1057768

On September 22, 2001, The Houston Chronicle reported on two local incidents of backlash in the article "Two immigrant store owners facing tense times."

Source: The San Gabriel Valley Tribune

http://www.sgvtribune.com/index.asp?puid=1498&spuid=1498&indx=1099622&article=on

On September 21, 2001, The San Gabriel Valley Tribune reported on the swearing in of over 2,000 new citizens "..while tense police officers and federal agents stood guard."

Source: Newsday

On September 21, 2001, Newsday reported "In the wake of terrorist attacks on the United States, the Ad Council is launching the campaign with hopes to curb the backlash that certain immigrant groups have faced. In the commercials, a diverse sea of faces look into the camera and say, 'I am an American.' Since the Sept. 11 attacks, hundreds of Muslims, Sikhs and other groups have reported being harassed or assaulted. In at least one murder case, the shooting death of a turbaned gas station attendant in Phoenix, police are investigating the...

Source: The Advocate

http://www.theadvocate.com/terror/cooksey/cooksey0921.htm

On September 21, 2001, The Advocate reported "Cooksey backtracks on comment, Congressman apologizes for 'poor choice of words.'" The article noted that "Cooksey said that 'radio talk shows' have created a mistaken impression 'that I said if police or the FBI see someone in a car wearing a turban, they should pull him over... I was talking about airport security...I certainly recognize...

Source: The Arizona Republic

http://www.arizonarepublic.com/opinions/articles/0920thur1-20.html

On September 20, 2001, The Arizona Republic featured the editorial "Heart of U.S. is in Mesa: America's spirit lives."