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."

Source: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram

On September 20, 2001, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram published an editorial by Bud Kennedy regarding statements made during a town prayer service called "Community United." The editorial noted, "On the national day of prayer intended to unite us as one America against evil and international terrorism, a Baptist pastor said he's sure glad he doesn't have to pray with any Muslims...The Burleson Star newspaper quoted Pastor Milburn: 'Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, not multiple deities or Allah.'" Others who...

Source: www.az.gov

http://www.az.gov/webapp/portal/displaycontent.jsp?id=869

On September 20, 2001, Governor Jane Dee Hull issued the statement "Arizona Responds," which read, in part: "With the murder of Mr. Sodhi, we saw the price of mindless violence." She noted, "This was a good man. To hurt anyone because of the way they look is wrong. No one should be targeted because of appearance or religion and the senselessness of this violence is hard to comprehend." She...

Source: The American Muslim Council

http://www.amconline.org/cgi-bin/release/viewnews.cgi?newsid1001025928,13364,

On September 20, 2001, Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy of the Interfaith Alliance wrote an open letter to Representative Cooksey. The letter read, in part: "Already we have seen an outbreak of violent attacks on people whose only guilt was that of wearing a turban or a beard. We know all too well what explosive rhetoric does in a tense situation...

Source: The Advocate

http://www.theadvocate.com/news/story.asp?StoryID=24627

On September 20, 2001, The Advocate reported "La. Congressman’s comments on racial profiling surprise some." The article reported that "Cooksey’s campaign consultant defended the remarks as common-sense suspicion aimed only at non-American Arabs living in the U.S., and as a necessary precaution after last week’s terrorist attacks."

Source: The San Jose Mercury News

http://www0.mercurycenter.com/premium/local/docs/locshields19.htm

On September 20, 2001, The San Jose Mercury News featured the article: "Volunteers set up escorts for those in fear: Bodyguards offer to walk with kids, protect mosques." The article stated, "Bay Area Muslims and residents of Middle Eastern and South Asian descent are reporting so much hostility since last week's attacks that volunteers are matching...

Source: The Sacramento Bee

http://www.sacbee.com/news/news/local04_20010920.html

On September 20, 2001, The Sacramento Bee published the article "Tolerance sorely tested by terrorists." It reported on the rise of hate crimes against Americans of South Asian descent, and the mobilization of the local community.

Source: Los Angeles Times

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-092001family.story

On September 20, 2001, The Los Angeles Times reported on the story of a family in the article "Feeling Like the Enemy Within."

Source: Episcopal News Service

http://www.episcopalchurch.org/ens/2001-264.html

On September 20, 2001, The Episcopal News Service detailed some of the grassroots efforts and practical help being offered by Episcopalians in the wake of the backlash. "Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold issued a request...to promote contacts with Muslim neighbors. 'As interfaith services are planned, please make every effort to include Muslim as well as Jewish (and other) voices...[and] reach...

Source: Los Angeles Times

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-092001sikhs.story

On September 20, 2001, The Los Angeles Times reported, "Turbans Make Sikhs Innocent Targets."

Source: The San Jose Mercury News

http://www0.mercurycenter.com/premium/local/docs/locschools19.htm

On September 19, 2001, The San Jose Mercury News featured the story, "Backlash reported by Bay Area students." It noted, "Schoolyard bullies in the Bay Area have found a new target: Muslim and Arab American students, or those who may just look like them."

Source: The Morning Call (Allentown, PA)

http://www.mcall.com/html/news/top/a_pg009a9_5hindu.htm

On September 19, 2001, The Morning Call reported that "Members of several groups representing area Indian-Americans met with U.S. Rep. Pat Toomey Tuesday to discuss reported incidents of verbal abuse and harassment against their people since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States." The diverse group noted, "Indian-Americans of every religion...are proud U.S...

Source: USA TODAY

http://www.usatoday.com/news/comment/2001-09-19-ncguest1.htm

On September 19, 2001, USA TODAY published the editorial "Bigotry's High Price."