Since September 11th of 2001, many Americans have feared or even shown hatred to practitioners of the religion of Islam. That fear and hatred have also affected members of the Sikh community, a culture in which the men wear beards and turbans and women often cover their heads.
Now a group known as the Interfaith Alliance of the Bluegrass is raising concerns about hate-filled rhetoric and actions against Muslims and Sikhs in Kentucky.
Guests:
Dr. Richard Mitchell- Associate Professor of Dentistry at the University of Kentucky, and an active member of the Ohio Valley Quaker community
Dr. Nadia Rasheed- Board-Certified Anaesthesiologist in Georgetown, Kentucky.
Sudha Chopra- Instructor of the Kumon Math and Reading Center in Lexington where works to improve college and career-readiness in Lexington youth. Sudha is also a member of the Sikh community.
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