From Macacas to Turban Toppers: The Rise in Xenophobic and Racist Rhetoric in American Political Discourse
As the midterm elections approach, SAALT is releasing a report that presents an inventory and analysis of the rise in xenophobic rhetoric since September 11, 2001, and calls for a return to civility in the political sphere.
Analysis and perspectives from:
HILARY SHELTON
Director of the Washington Bureau of the NAACP
ARSALAN IFTIKHAR
International human rights lawyer and founder, TheMuslimGuy.com
DEEPA IYER
Executive Director, SAALT (South Asian Americans Leading Together)
PRIYA MURTHY
Policy Director, SAALT (South Asian Americans Leading Together)
Date/Time:
Wednesday October 27, 2010
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Venue:
National Education Association
News Conference Room
1201 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
www.saalt.org
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