The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 12th, 2001
Arab, Muslim families fear backlash
By JAN UEBELHERR, NAHAL TOOSI AND JACKIE LOOHAUIS
of the Journal Sentinel staff
Wednesday, September 12, 2001
Members of the Islamic community in Milwaukee felt an immediate impact from the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, and expressed concerns Tuesday over the backlash they may face as America searches for the attackers.
The fourth annual Arabian Fest, scheduled for this weekend, was called off, and a Muslim school received hateful phone calls Tuesday morning and canceled classes. The school will be closed today as well.
Some Muslim...
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