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American-Muslims and others share experiences #AfterSeptember11

Incidents of harassment and hate crimes discussed 14 years after 9/11 attack.

As the US marks the 14th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, American-Muslims and others are sharing their experiences in the aftermath, using #AfterSeptember11. Many say they faced discrimination and harassment due to their background and appearance.

The hashtag’s creator, Jess Talwar, started the discussion with a story of her father trying to avoid being profiled after the attacks.