NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at for further information. GEORGE W BUSH: Twenty years ago, we all found in different ways, in different places but all at the same moment that our lives would be changed forever.Ĭopyright © 2021 NPR. Bush spoke about the way the attacks instantly altered his presidency and the country. Bush was at the one in Shanksville, where United Flight 93 crashed after passengers confronted the hijackers. MARTIN: Former Presidents Obama and Clinton both attended the ceremony in New York, while former President George W. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: To me, that's - the central lesson of September 11 is that at our most vulnerable, in the push and pull of all that makes us human, in the battle for the soul of America, unity is our greatest strength. Instead, he released a statement last night in which Biden recalled the sense of unity many felt in the aftermath of the attacks. MARTIN: President Biden visited all three 9/11 locations today but did not speak at any of the ceremonies. MIKE LOW: The moment of silence we just shared marks the very moment 20 years ago that American Airlines Flight 11 flew into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Here are some of the other sounds from the ceremony at ground zero in New York this morning. The names of the victims were read aloud as they have been on this date for the past two decades. The day began with solemn ceremonies to remember those who died in the attacks 20 years ago in Manhattan, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa. You'll hear some of their voices throughout the hour. We're going to continue with that this hour, putting our focus on how that one day changed so much in the United States and in Afghanistan for so many people who've had to live with the aftermath of 9/11 in the most painful personal ways. We're glad you're with us as we along with you have been spending the day remembering and commemorating the 9/11 attacks. Register here.This is a special edition of ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. Register here.įriday, September 24: “Realizing Justice for All” hosted by the Sikh Coalition invites lawyers and law students to join a virtual conference to explore the core civil rights issues facing Sikhs and other minority groups since 9-11.
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Monday, September 20: “Reflect, Relive, React” hosted by SALDEF, this free virtual symposium will explore the aftermath and lasting impact of 9-11. Wednesday, September 15: Honoring Balbir Singh Sodhi Through Shared Resilience in the Face of Hate is a virtually live-streamed event hosted by the Sodhi family, the Sikh Coalition, and the Global Sikh Alliance in Mesa, AZ Learn more at and spread awareness online. Wednesday September 15: Digital Day of Action to honor Balbir Singh Sodhi, the first person to be killed in a hate crime after 9-11. Tuesday, September 14: 20 Years After 9/11: Lessons in Solidarity is a teach-in hosted by Building Movement Project and SolidarityIs featuring numerous activists to discuss the 20th anniversary and its aftermath. If you are looking for ways to gather with our communities, we invite you to join events hosted by allied organizations commemorating and reflecting on the 20th anniversary:
IMPACT remains committed to electing leaders that reflect the values of our community, fighting back against bias, challenging stereotypes, and advocating for the rights of our communities, as we continue to forge our path forward towards unity and healing. These stories are proof that we’ve made progress, but we still have so much work to do. On a recent event with our friends from SALDEF, Kiran Kaur Gill shared that in law enforcement implicit bias trainings, the first words law enforcement members in NJ shared when presented with a picture of a man in a turban were “terrorist” or “Osama Bin Laden.” After Attorney General Gurbir Grewal’s appointment in 2018, that response changed to “Attorney General” 90 percent of the time. Today, she is a community organizer strongly favored to be the first South Asian and Muslim woman elected to New York City Council. This week, the Associated Press published a story about Shahana Hanif from New York, who experienced a racist incident in the aftermath of 9/11 that spurred her determination to speak out for herself and others. For many who came of age during 9/11, the years that followed propelled a lifelong passion for civil rights. In the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, South Asian communities - especially Sikh and Muslim Americans - experienced a surge of hate crimes and discrimination. As we honor the legacies of those lives lost on September 11, 2001, we also reflect on the dramatic impact that day had on our nation and communities like ours.
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