VOICED: US Muslims on defense post-9/11

The video discusses the discrimination faced by Muslims in the US, particularly after 9/11. It highlights an incident where young girls were verbally attacked at a Girl Scout sale. Priscilla and her family volunteer to change negative stereotypes about Muslims. Despite being a small minority, Muslims like Priscilla's husband, Riswan, work to dispel misconceptions through community outreach. The video ends with a call for tolerance in the US.

What incident sparked the discussion about discrimination in the first section?

• A school event

• A Girl Scout cookie sale

• A community meeting

• A family gathering

What is Priscilla's family doing to change negative stereotypes about Muslims?

• Hosting community dinners

• Writing articles

• Organizing protests

• Volunteering at a local food shelter

What percentage of Americans hold favorable views of Islam according to recent polls?

• 10%

• 50%

• 30%

• 70%

What role does Riswan play in addressing misconceptions about Islam?

• He is a teacher

• He is a journalist

• He is a political leader

• He is head of outreach at a mosque

What question does Riswan often have to address in dialogues at churches or synagogues?

• Why don't Muslims participate in community events?

• Why don't Muslims engage in political debates?

• Why don't Muslims condemn terrorism and extremism?

• Why don't Muslims celebrate certain holidays?