“People were afraid to come forward. The community itself was living in fear. Fear from our fellow Americans.” – Mohammad Razvi
Unit 6: Being Muslim In New York After 9/11
Mohammad Razvi is the Executive Director and Founder of Council of Peoples Organization (COPO). He was born in Pakistan and emigrated with his parents to the United States when he was six years old. Following the attacks of September 11th, Mohammad founded COPO to help Arabs, South Asians and Muslims in New York City with the backlash they were experiencing. Today, COPO continues to support, empower, and educate these communities and help them strengthen bonds with their larger multi-cultural city and beyond.
Being Muslim In New York After 9/11 – Part 1
Being Muslim In New York After 9/11 – Part 2
Unit 6 – Research Resources
Unit 6 – Connect & Reflect
Unit 6 – Classroom & Service Projects
Unit 6 – Biography: Mohammad Razvi
