Muslims across the country have reported heightened Islamophobia in recent years. That's why these Aurora women are learning self-defense.
, noting a 28% increase in hate crimes and bias-motivated incidents against Muslims in 2021 and stating that the numbers from local law enforcement are drastically underreported or not reported at all in the FBI’s database. Another reason the agency cites for numbers appearing lower is a lack of trust in law enforcement due to issues like mass surveillance after 9/11.
Zaituna Gishu, of Aurora, on left, practices moves during a self-defense class at the Islamic Center of Aurora Colorado on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Aurora. In 2019, a passenger punched her after getting mad about something, and it made her realize she needed to know how to protect herself better.
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