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Florin
JACL Supports Muslim American Community
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by Andy Noguchi, Civil Rights Co-Chair
To counter
the cloud of suspicion hanging over the Muslim American
community – the false accusations by the government about
plots to attack hospitals and shopping centers, the public trial
of suspects through media reports, and hysteria about terrorism
whipped up by politicians – the Florin JACL and other
community groups have stepped forward - just as we wish people
would have stepped forward for Japanese Americans after Pearl
Harbor.
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Attending “Know Your Rights” Forum with Stockton
& Lodi Muslim American community
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Meeting with Lodi and Stockton JACL Chapter members.
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Joining a news conference calling to respect the civil
liberties of Muslim Americans.
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Supporting Muslim American “How to Deal with the
Psychological Impact of Terrorism” forum.
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Protesting KFBK News Radio promo spreading false claim of
plot to attack hospitals & shopping malls.
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Organizing legal resources for Muslim Americans being
questioned by the FBI.
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Writing articles educating the public about the threat to
civil rights similar to those faced by JAs before
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Mobilizing support from other Asian Americans and the
public
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Speaking at a news conference with Muslim Americans
denouncing terrorists attacks.
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Attending a new Introduction to Islam 101 course to learn
the facts about the Muslim religion
Many Muslim
Americans we’ve met have expressed their deep gratitude for
the special concern shown by Japanese Americans during this
challenging time. Our
appreciation goes to Florin JACL members like Cheryl Miles,
Karen Kurasaki, Fumie Shimada, Barbara Takei, Alan Koike, Twila
Tomita, Marion & Ryu Kanemoto, Bob Uyeyama, Kazuyo
Morishita, Kais Menufy, and many others.
Please contact any of us for more information.
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