These Local Businesses and Communities Are Pushing Back on Islamophobia

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As many Republican voters have cheered Donald Trump’s plan to bar Muslims from entering the country, local businesses and communities around the country are working hard to fight back against the rising tide of anti-Muslim bigotry.

Using the hashtag #HateHasNoBizHere, some small business owners are posting storefront messages to denounce Islamophobic views and stand in solidarity with Muslims in their communities.

.@keithellison Wolfpack Promotionals; another great in-district biz with doors open to everyone! #hatehasnobizhere pic.twitter.com/pSkBGP4PPV

— Main Street Alliance (@mainstreetweets) December 16, 2015

Posted #hatehasnobizhere pic.twitter.com/ykrl2l3ZSW

— Pizza Nea (@pizzanea) December 12, 2015

Under their open sign Moon Palace Books in MPLS says ALL ARE WELCOME HERE #hatehasnobizhere https://t.co/c14RuRE9jM pic.twitter.com/2pDZeLSt5E

— Main Street Alliance (@mainstreetweets) December 16, 2015

Communities and lawmakers are also weighing in:

Proud to see so many Minnesotans standing in solidarity with Muslim Americans. Hate has no place in our country. pic.twitter.com/Espfpwze8E

— Rep. Keith Ellison (@keithellison) December 15, 2015

Let us stand up and embrace our citizens of every religion and recognize the partnership that we are in together to take on terrorist forces

— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) December 7, 2015

Met with Muslim community leaders today to stand in support with community and denounce hateful rhetoric. Diversity makes us strong.

— Edwin Lee (@mayoredlee) December 10, 2015

AP/Mary Altaffer

These are especially important messages amid the rising number of hate crimes against American Muslims after the San Bernardino shooting and Paris attacks. “It’s important to stand on the side of respect and love and tolerance,” Rev. Peter Morales, president of the Unitarian Universalist Association said during a Texas rally to support of a local mosque.