Hate crimes and complaints are at record levels. While the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has a lengthier definition of Islamophobia, the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims uses the following definition: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” The incidents accompanying …
A conversation with John Esposito, distinguished professor and author of books on religion, Islam, and Islamophobia. In the first episode of Centre Stage, John Esposito explores Islam’s influence on the United States with Soraya Salam. They discuss a variety of topics ranging from the reasons behind Esposito’s passionate interest in Islam, his time advising US President Joe Biden when he …
