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Anti-Muslim Incidents, Bullying, Discrimination, Harassment, Uncategorized

“F*** Arabs” – Ohio Muslim Family’s Home Vandalized With Swastika

A swastika, along with the phrase “F*** Arabs” was spray painted on the garage of a Muslim woman’s home in Sylvania Township, Ohio.  Malak Ayache says she was away from her house for no more than 15 minutes, and noticed the hateful vandalism upon her return.

From her Facebook post:

The family, which has lived in the home since 1999 says that this is the first time they have encountered hate like this.  Sylvania Township police were contacted, however have not identified any suspects in the vandalism.

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Uncategorized

Armed Masked Man Protests Outside Montana Mosque

(Photo via KXLH)

An unidentified man holding an American flag, stood outside an Islamic center in Bozeman, Montana on Monday.  The protestor was also openly carrying a firearm, which alarmed many who witnessed the display.  Police in Bozeman were notified, and the man was briefly detained and handcuffed while being questioned by the authorities.

After the questioning, it was determined that the man “was not a threat” and was released.  Counter-protestors also showed up in support of the local Muslim community.

Previously in Montana, anti-Muslim fervor has been stirring up over the fear of refugees being resettled in the state.  Hate protests have taken place in cities like Missoula, staged by fringe groups claiming terrorists were taking over the area.

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Harassment, Uncategorized

Muslim Family Allegedly Called “Terrorists” in Houston Suburb

(Image via KHOU)

A 21-year-old Muslim woman was shopping with family members in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land, TX – where she says a fellow shopper referred to them as “terrorists.”  The incident took place at a Sur La Table store, and resulted in a confrontation which was captured on video.  Shifa Abuzaid then posted her account of the story onto Facebook, and the story has since gone viral.

When confronted with the question why he called the family terrorists, the assailant denied that he said it.  Members of the family also claim the man pushed a 15-year-old boy who was in the group as well. Police said they were investigating the incident.

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Harassment, Uncategorized, Violent Attacks

Mistaken for Muslim, Indian Man Beaten in Islamophobic Attack in Pittsburgh

An Indian-American man was dining at a Red Robin in Pittsburgh, PA, when he was targeted in a horrific hate attack.  Ankur Mehta, who is not Muslim, says then man began shouting epithets at him and saying “I don’t want you people sitting next to me.”  The assailant, 54-year-old Jeffrey Burgess also called Mehta “Sand N****r” and “F**** Muslim.”

Burgess then physically attacked Mehta, sucker punching him, and elbowing him in the head multiple times.  Mehta was briefly hospitalized with facial cuts and swelling.  Burgess was arrested for assault, ethnic intimidation and public drunkenness.

There has been a sharp rise in Islamophobic hate crimes post election – to view the growing list, click here:

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Bullying, Uncategorized

Sikh Harvard Law School Student Followed, Called “F***ing Muslim”

A Harvard Law School student belonging to the Sikh faith reported a disturbing incident, where he was followed and harassed while on campus.  The assailant followed Harmann Singh around a store, asking where he was from – referring to him as a “f***ing Muslim.”

The story, as relayed by his brother Simran Jeet Singh – a religion professor at Trinity University in Texas:

This is just the latest, in a disturbingly high number of hate incidents documented in the days following the election of Donald Trump.  Sikhs have increasingly been the target of bigotry and targeted based on the fact that some observe the religious garb of wearing  a turban and beard.  Professor Singh was also the victim of hateful epithets hurled at him during the most recent New York City Marathon.

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Anti-Muslim Incidents, Harassment, Uncategorized

Masked bikers/truckers circle CAIR-Dallas office, hurling epithets and lewd gestures

The Muslim civil rights organization, CAIR-Dallas has reported an incident that took place on Friday, where masked bikers and truckers circled the group’s office in an attempt of intimidation.  From CAIR-DFW Executive Director, Alia Salem:

Due to the threatening nature of the incident, Salem dismissed her staff from the office – due to safety concerns.  She also added that during an event yesterday, a threatening phone call was placed by an anonymous caller.

Below are images of previous protests staged by similar “III%er” groups in the Dallas-Fort Worth area within the past year:

It is unclear on whether the group was armed during this latest incident.  During previous protests, they have openly carried and displayed weapons as an intimidation tactic.  Incidents like this have become a disturbing trend amongst militia groups across the country – highlighted here: