Surviving and Thriving 20 Years After 9/11
September 2021
In her APA 2021 keynote, Deepa Iyer, JD, shares narratives and stories of South Asian, Muslim, Arab, and Sikh communities who have been subjected to hate violence and state violence over the past two decades since 9/11.
Iyer discusses how the post-9/11 environment has affected South Asian, Muslim, Arab, and Sikh communities, the effects of the cumulative and collective trauma on community members and activists, and how we can create ecosystems that value justice and well-being.
This presentation is part of APA’s 2021 convention. Register to access other sessions and the thousands of presentations and posters available on-demand from APA 2021 to watch and rewatch at your convenience through November 15, 2021.
This program does not offer CE credit.
Presenters
Deepa Iyer, JD
South Asian American writer and advocate for justice.
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