9/11 panel reflects on diversity

The panel you missed
The Remembering 9/11 panel discussion Wednesday was sponsored by the IU Asian Culture Center, First Nations Educational and Cultural Center and La Casa Latino Culture Center.

Panelists
Reverend Linda C. Johnson, Episcopal chaplin and president of the Campus Religious Association

Rabbi Sue Laikin Silberberg, the executive director of Helene G. Simon Hillel Center

Faiz Rahman, IU geography professor

Jasjit Singh, the associate executive director of Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund

Why they were there
The panelists discussed the ramifications of 9/11 concerning diversity, tolerance and freedom.

They specifically addressed the impact of 9/11, experienced by the American Muslim community. Throughout the event, panelists emphasized the importance of educating students about the significance of tolerance.

Most surprising quote
“There is a confusion about, ‘Whatever is different from me is something that should be feared,’” said Singh, who is a practicing Sikh, an Indian religion. He said he is often mistaken as a Muslim.

“Wearing a turban and sticking to ideals actually strengthen America.”

— Aaricka Washington