sentences:  A decade after the 9/11 attacks, Salam felt the exaggerated fear, hatred and hostility towards Islam and Muslims like never before.A perpetual negative stereotyping resulting from political and media bias, discrimination and the marginalization and exclusion of Muslims from social, political and civic discourse moved her to take action.Salam's work has notably countered misconceptions about Islam and American Muslims while continuing to advocate for civil liberties, religious and civil rights for all.