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Eight years after the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks, Americans know more about Islam, which may be helping foster more favorable views about Muslims, according to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. At the same time, the survey found Americans believe Muslims in the United States face more discrimination than any other major religious group. Six in 10 adults in the United States say Muslims are subjected to far more discrimination than evangelical Christians, Jews, Mormons or atheists, according to the study, released Wednesday. In the annual survey, 58 percent of Americans said there was "a lot" of discrimination against Muslims. Jews were seen as the religious group with the next highest level of bias against them, with 35 percent saying they faced a lot of discrimination. Homosexuals were the only group seen as facing more discrimination than Muslims, with almost two-thirds of Americans saying homosexuals are discriminated against a lot. The Pew results are not surprising to Dawud Walid, Council on American-Islamic Relations -- Michigan executive director. "Discrimination towards Muslims has steadily increased according to our own study, Walid said. "It seems Islam-phobia has drastically increased." Walid says his organization is trying to bridge the gap in understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims through a campaign called Share the Quran campaign, which seeks to enhance understanding of Islam. The survey of 2,010 adults around the country was conducted Aug. 11-17. In another study released Wednesday, University of Michigan researchers found Arab and Chaldean communities face an unusual degree of discrimination and acceptance in Metro Detroit Amal Neimer, a Dearborn bakery owner, said she believes the discrimination against Muslims locally is no longer a problem. "I don't know about the rest of the country, but people in the area seem to be more open about our culture," Neimer said. U-M researcher Wayne Baker, co-author of the book "Citizenship and Crisis: Arab Detroit After 9-11" said, "Discrimination against Arabs and Muslims in America persists because it reflects persisting political struggles and conflicts in the Middle East. "Many Americans link Arab-Americans with the idea that they are, or are identified with, the "enemy." Oralandar Brand-Williams The Detroit News

Sep 11, 2009

We are finally seeing some real light through the black fog of American anger and hatred that erupted following the(...)

Arab American Producer Seeks to Bridge Cultures Through Music

Sep 9, 2009

BY: Ameera David/Contributing Writer Arab American music producer Dawn Elder has a dream to build a cultural bridge between the(...)

Arab-American Comics Find Laughs in Culture

Aug 13, 2009

Now in its third year, the Arab American Comedy Showcase features a variety of local talent performing sketch and standup(...)

New Book Opens Window of Understanding to Arab American Culture

Apr 9, 2009

A hilarious new book—the first of its kind—by Arab-American and native Pittsburgher, Dalel B. Khalil, examines with humor and candor(...)

New Book Release: "The Uncultured Wars, Arabs, Muslims and the Poverty of Liberal Thought - New Essays"

Dec 1, 2008

The Uncultured Wars is a powerful indictment of dominant American liberal-left discourse. Through twelve stylish essays Steven Salaita returns again(...)

AAI's "Mezza in Minneapolis," Celebrating Arab American Culture, to be Held at the Republican National Convention on September 2nd

Sep 1, 2008

MEZZA IN MINNEAPOLIS WILL BE HELD AS SCHEDULED Donations will be Collected to Aid Victims of Hurricane Gustav in Honor(...)

Arabic Culture a Big Draw for Joint Venture

Jul 21, 2008

The Dearborn-Ann Arbor corridor has emerged as a strong contender for the new Southeast Michigan headquarters for K-Dow Petrochemicals —(...)

Preserving Palestinian Culture and Traditions

Sep 9, 2024

The Palestinian American Coalition of San Francisco, along with the board of Directors and volunteers, have been tirelessly working to(...)

Arab America Foundation Announces Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit October 25-26, 2024 in Dearborn, Michigan

May 15, 2024

INFORMATION HERE! For Immediate Release Washington DC (May 15, 2024): The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT(...)

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Casey Kasem

May 15, 2024

By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the forty-fifth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of(...)

Arab & Chaldean Festival at Hart Plaza in Detroit

Jul 27, 2024

DETROIT, MI Thousands gather each year to experience Arab and Chaldean culture through art, fashion, music, dance and more.

Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble Spring Concert

Jun 1, 2024

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA The Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble will present selections of classic repertoire from Arab art, popular(...)

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