The Center for Security, Race and Rights presents a lunchtime lecture titled "The Muslims are Coming" as part of its Islamophobia Lecture Series on September 12, at 12 Noon in the Baker Trial Court Room at the Center for Law and Justice at 123 Washington St. in Newark.

The talk will examine: What was the role of Islamophobia in the 2016 presidential elections? What is anti-Muslim racism, where does it come from, and what are its consequences?

New York University Visiting Assistant Professsor  Arun Kundnani examines the historical origins of anti-Muslim politics in the US, the systems of state surveillance and violence that have been constructed through it, and how scholars and activists should respond.

The event is free and open to the public, but those attending are asked to RSVP through this link.