In today’s climate of division, the work of outreach educators who inform the public about American Muslims is vital to unity and pluralism in the United States. This toolkit offers those of all faiths and no faith working to educate their communities about Americans who are Muslim resources to strengthen their work. On this page, you’ll find educational handouts and videos, relevant research, and useful reports and articles to empower you take what you learn and share that knowledge with those who need it most.
Please reach out to us at info@ispu.org with questions and to let us know how you are using this toolkit.
In today’s climate of division, the work of outreach educators who inform the public about American Muslims is vital to unity and pluralism in the United States. This toolkit offers those of all faiths and no faith working to educate their communities about Americans who are Muslim resources to strengthen their work. On this page, you’ll find educational handouts and videos, relevant research, and useful reports and articles to empower you take what you learn and share that knowledge with those who need it most.
Please reach out to us at info@ispu.org with questions and to let us know how you are using this toolkit.
Giving a presentation on American Muslims? Here are our “Who Are American Muslims?” slides, filled with relevant data and ready for you to use.
The graphs and graphics below show important findings from our 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 American Muslim Poll.
Islamophobia is pervasive and intensely damaging, but it can be combated, and ISPU’s data can show you how. Watch this video for four data-driven ways to combat Islamophobia.
The data from ISPU’s American Muslim Poll 2018 showed that most Americans want to live in a country free from bigotry against Muslims. But Islamophobia does exist in the margins—and it’s bad for everybody.
When you hear “Muslim women,” what do you think of? Here’s what the data from ISPU’s American Muslim Poll 2017 says.
What would an America without Muslims look like? Watch this video based on ISPU’s Muslims for American Progress (MAP) project to learn more.
How well do you know American Muslims? These facts from ISPU’s American Muslim Poll 2016 just might surprise you.
What is Islamophobia? Why is there so much of it? And how does it impact all of us? ISPU Director of Research Dalia Mogahed answers these questions.
This annual poll measures attitudes and policy preferences that impact the lives of American Muslims, including results from Catholics, Protestants, Jews, white Evangelicals, and the non-affiliated. These findings provide empirical evidence that can be used to respond to stereotypes about American Muslims.
This interactive map uses data from over 3100 bills across all 50 states to track which state lawmakers supported legislation targeting reproductive rights, voting rights, refugees, Muslims, and more. The analysis found that the same legislators who target Muslims also often support laws that harm other marginalized groups.
Today, issues surrounding American Muslims are central in our political discourse and popular culture. Yet most Americans say they don’t know a Muslim. The Muslims for American Progress (MAP) project provides a much-needed, evidence-based portrait of a deeply misunderstood community.
From independence to abolition, the Civil Rights Movement to the current movement for Black Lives, Black Muslim history is defined by resilience and struggle. This page highlights Black Muslim experiences that are too often ignored.
This study serves as a living document, recording the story of American Muslim impact during the time of COVID-19. ISPU collected survey responses from across the country and created an interactive map sorted by state and category.
The role of the media in informing the public has never been more important, especially when it comes to marginalized communities. At the same time, journalists are constantly asked to cover more and more, with less resources. ISPU created this guide to help media professionals cover Muslims objectively and creatively.
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