Fearing a backlash against Arabs and Arab Americans 
in the wake of yesterday's bombings, 
hundreds of people of a variety of ethnic backgrounds 
attended a vigil in solidarity with 
Islamic Americans. 
Oakland, California
September 12, 2001

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Puerto Rican-American Rosa Cabrera. 
"I am here to express solidarity with the Arab people 
from the Puerto Rican people, 
and express sympathy for the losses our whole country is feeling." 






Palestinian-American Sami Kitmitto. 
"As a Palestinian American, I mourn twice. 
I try to focus on mourning for those who were lost 
in the bombing yesterday, 
but I also worry for my safety today." 



Oakland resident Gloria Yamato.  
"I came because I needed to be with other people, 
in solidarity with those who died, 
and to pray that no more will die. I fear for our response." 

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