The following Web site links are intended to help journalists improve their understanding of cultures and events as they strive to present accurate and balanced coverage of news events related to the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
News Sites
- Arabnews.com: Bills itself as Saudi Arabia's first English language daily.
- WorldPaper: Specializes in presenting a fresh pluralistic perspective on key issues of the day that transcend national boundaries.
- Islam Online: A global Islamic site offering news, information and culture, including discussion boards.
Journalists' Resources
Community Organizations
Transcripts of Programs
- ABCNews.com: Transcript of live chat with Al-Haaj Ghazi Kahkan, Director of Interfaith Affairs at the Islamic Center of Long Island and Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Click on the icon in "community," look for "Featured Chat Muslim Leader on Backlash."
- "Understanding Islam": Download the transcript of the PBS program "Understanding Islam."
Academic Resources
- Islamic Studies: Dr. Alan Godlas, professor of Religion at the University of Georgia, provides a scholarly overview of Islam and related subjects, including several scholars' commentaries on the recent events.
- Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding: Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service offers links to numerous resources on Islam.
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