A 17,000 Mile Journey
Waking up each day with the scars of hate etched into my body and my soul is a painful reminder of the brutal hate crime I endured. Extremism and hate-fueled violence has continued to rise since September 11th, 2001. Far too many lives have been destroyed and lost, families forever broken at the hands of senseless hate. I embarked on a journey to understand the roots of hate and violence. I yearned to discover whether peace and forgiveness could ever prevail and how others find purpose amidst pain.
Over the past year, I’ve traveled more than 17,000 miles across North America alongside multi-Emmy award-winning filmmaker, Mark Feijo. Together, we’ve captured the profoundly personal stories featured in World Without Hate’s upcoming documentary, Pain and Peace. More….
Books & Media
Rais shared his story with author, Ananad Giridharadas.
Excerpt from The True American: Murder and Mercy in Texas
Leavings
Every so often, a customer walked into the mini-mart at South Buckner and Elam Road and offered Raisuddin some reassurance. Perhaps they noticed his olive T-shirt and bright sneakers, and interpreted them as he had hoped: as the dress of a rising man, not a typical gas station worker. Or perhaps they heard in one of his newly crafted conversation starters some unexpected flair. In these moments, they might speak to Raisuddin or simply smile in a way that pleased him. They knew he was not of this place….more
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