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Daily News Lesson December 06 2023

1 of the 3 Palestinian students shot in Vermont is paralyzed, attacks against Arab Americans mount

Learn about an apparent hate crime directed at three Palestinian students in the U.S.

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Daily Video September 10 2019

On the 19th anniversary of 9/11, ask your students: How has the world changed?

Discuss with your students how the U.S. and the world have changed

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Daily Video March 17 2019

How teachers can discuss New Zealand, violent extremism and Islamophobia

Use this NewsHour lesson plan to teach your students about the shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, and the concepts of white nationalism and Islamophobia.

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Daily Video February 06 2017

American Muslim Marine hopes to foster dialogue about religion

Mansoor Shams is a former U.S. Marine who served from 2000 to 2004. Shams has been traveling around the U.S. with a sign that reads, “I’m a Muslim and a U.S. Marine, Ask Me Anything.”

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Daily Video December 14 2015

Young Muslims feeling backlash of extremist terror attacks

Many Muslim communities in the United States say they feel unsafe after a recent string of violence directed at them following attacks by Islamic extremists in San Bernardino, California and Paris, France.

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Daily Video December 09 2015

Threats of loss to “American identity” drive anti-Muslim fears

The recent increase in terror attacks and mass shootings may be contributing to heightened anti-Muslim sentiment in the United States and abroad.

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Daily Video September 18 2015

Arrest of teenage inventor sparks conversation about Islamophobia

When Ahmed Mohamed brought his homemade clock into school, he hoped to impress his teacher. He did not expect to be arrested.

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