Detroit – For Muslim Americans the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks is a stark reminder of how things changed for them in their own country.
Whether they’re simply out shopping, doing community work or traveling, many feel scrutinized and profiled simply because they happen to be Muslim.
Like most every other American that day, Muslim Americans felt the pain, the numbness and the disbelief and then others turned their anger toward them.
“My house was attacked, my car was attacked, people began throwing pig’s blood on all kinds of things,” Imam Ibrahim Kazerooni said.
Before Sept. 11, 2001, Muslim Americans had an easier time going about their day without being looked at differently.
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‘She lives within my heart’: Metro Detroit woman honors sister 20 years after Sept. 11 attacks
A Canton Township woman was among the more than 2,000 people killed at the World Trade Center in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
As we mark 20 year since the attacks, Meredith Whalen’s sister shares the family’s loss and how they honor her memory.
“A friendly loving person and everyone just really gravitated towards her,” said Meredith’s sister, Kristen Whalen.