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Reflection
This project changed how I understand 9/11 and the policies following the event. I learned racism, especially today, is hidden behind neutral language and policies. By recognizing this and being aware of this, I am able to educate others, which can lead to change.
Ongoing patterns
The fear-based narratives from 9/11 did not disappear; they became normalized. Neutral language like "concern" or "safety" is still framing Muslims as suspicious.
Colorblind Racism -> Media Stereotypes
Media and political discourse still link Muslim identity with suspicion or threat. In 2025, NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faced Islamophobic attacks framed as "concerns" rather than racism.
Colorblind Racism -> Airport Security
Today, airport security is still described as "random" and race-neutral, yet Muslims, Arabs, and South Asian travelers continue reporting extra screening.
Colorblind Racism & 9/11
After 9/11, policies were framed as "National security," not race. These policies claimed to apply to everyone, but Muslims, Arabs, and South Asian communities were primarily affected.
#Then #HiddenRacism
Colorblind Racism
Colorblind racism describes how racial inequality still exists even when people claim they "don't see race." Instead of blatantly being racist, racism, or inequalities are explained through neutral policies or language.
Aftermath of 9/11: Immediate Impact
After 9/11, fear, confusion, and grief spread across the United States. Media coverage was non-stop and often used language like "Terrorist" and "Enemy," which shaped how the public perceived who was dangerous.
Aftermath of 9/11: Government Response
After 9/11, the nation was in a state of fear, so the United States government introduced major security changes in the name of national safety. These policies were framed as necessary and neutral, but their impact was significant.
History of 9/11
On September 11, 2001, four coordinated terrorist attacks changed the United States. Understanding the history and facts of the attacks is important, but so is understanding what came after and how it reshaped the nation.
9/11: Then & Now
How did one event change the way race, identity, and security are understood throughout America? This series looks at 9/11, using colorblind racism to explore how communication, media, and policy shaped public perception that still exists today.