The graffiti is now painted over, but the uneasy feeling of racism still lingers. Zafar’s message: don't fear, but stand by those who are different.
Source/Credit: KATU News
By Catherine Van | September 12th 2017
PORTLAND, Ore. — A local mosque is the latest target of hate speech. Vandals spray-painted the word "Isis" on the building over the weekend. Police are investigating and neighbors worry Islamophobia is resurfacing this Sept. 11.
Alisha Hilton shares a neighborhood with the Abu-Bakar Islamic Center. For seven years she said there has never been a problem.
“They're really nice to us, like they'll say ‘hi’ to us. They're not mean or rude,” said Hilton.
Over the weekend their mosque became a target.
“I came outside and I got my husband. Just big red letters. It said, 'Isis,’” she said.
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