"- Author Saadia Faruqi wrote about how to talk to young people about 9/11—especially the impact that it had on MuslimsThe first thing to understand is that 9/11 is more than a historical event, more than something to learn in a history class or module. As an adult, if we don’t realize the significance of these attacks on the last 20 years, we won’t really be able to discuss the topic with the young people in our lives. 9/11 changed everything for everybody, but most of all for the Muslim community in the US and around the world.
Things you may be aware of include airport security and the wars on terror. Things you may not be aware of include everyday discrimination of anyone who looks like the enemy, whether by random screening at the airport, while walking the streets in hijab, or seeking a job. The effect of 9/11 on everyday living has been highlighted by many organizations… Adults in schools often bully Muslim children they’re responsible for[.] Muslims are deemed unwelcome in their communities, as evidenced by anti-mosque activity documented by the ACLU. In this environment, it’s imperative that we unpack all that the last 20 years have wrought, learn from it, and discuss it.
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(Source: diversebooks.org)