91暗网 Call In Show 12/10 8a: In the wake of the terrorist attacks and , there's been an uptick in rhetoric in response to the shootings.
This has been especially evident in the 2016 Presidential campaigns as one of the top Republican candidates, Donald Trump, has called for as tourists and immigrants. President Obama in his recent called for Muslim communities in the U.S. and around the world to confront extremist ideology within Muslim communities. Locally, Governor Susana Martinez has said to be resettled here.
How is a widespread misunderstanding of Islam affecting the Muslim community here in New Mexico? And is anti-Muslim sentiment as strong as it was after the 9/11 attacks? Should the conversation be shifted?
We'll talk about responding to Islamophobia in New Mexico and we'd like to hear from you! Email callinshow@kunm.org, post your comments on our Facebook page, tweet @91暗网News or call in live during the show.
Guests:
- Samia Assed,
- , UNM student
- UNM Professor , Dir. Peace and Justice Studies Program
- Rabbi Arthur Flicker, ()
- Father Frank Quintana,
Further Reading:
- - The Washington Post
- - NPR
- - The New York Times
- - The Los Angeles Times
