South Asian American Progressive Organizing in the Bay Area

DESCRIPTION
A reflection on South Asian American organizing in the Bay Area authored by Sunaina Maira, Madihah Akhter, and Sabiha Basrai on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The paper highlights the many changes and challenges that Muslim and South Asian American communities have experienced, and, continue to experience in the two decades since 9/11. It also shines a light on the multiple ways in which these communities have responded resiliently, against racism, Islamophobia, and xenophobia.

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ADDITIONAL METADATA
Date: September 11, 2021
Subject(s): Alliance of South Asians Taking Action (ASATA)
Creator: Sunaina Maira, Madihah Akhter, Sabiha Basrai
Location: California

PROVENANCE
Item History: 2021-10-11 (created); 2021-10-11 (modified)

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