After San Diego shooting, Muslim Americans aim to turn grief into action
Summary
Muslim Americans mourn three people killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. At a large conference in Baltimore, community leaders urged action to fight hate and support their rights, while also connecting their struggle to advocacy for Palestinians.Key Facts
- Two gunmen shot and killed three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego last week.
- The victims included a security officer, a caretaker, and a neighbor who tried to protect others.
- Around 25,000 people attended the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) annual conference in Baltimore.
- Speakers encouraged the Muslim community to vote, organize, donate, and hold officials accountable.
- There was strong support for advocacy on behalf of Palestinians and opposition to Israel’s actions in Gaza and occupied territories.
- Symbols of Palestine were widely displayed at the conference, showing solidarity.
- Islamophobia in the U.S. is linked by some speakers to support for Israel and attempts to silence criticism of it.
- The community raised over $3.5 million for the families of the shooting victims and increased security at Muslim institutions.
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