Suzanne Barakat
Doctor & TED Speaker | Confronting Islamophobia & Healing Trauma
About
Dr. Suzanne Barakat is a physician and public health advocate who has channeled her personal tragedies into powerful calls for social justice.
After three of her family members were tragically murdered in a hate crime, Barakat's TED talks have reached millions, giving a human face to Islamophobia and offering a path toward community healing. As an outspoken voice against bigotry, she testifies before Congress and consults with healthcare organizations on improving care for marginalized populations.
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Islamophobia killed my brother. Let's end the hate
On February 10, 2015, Suzanne Barakat's brother Deah, her sister-in-law Yusor and Yusor's sister Razan were murdered by their neighbor in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The perpetrator's story, that he killed them over a traffic dispute, went unquestioned by the media and police until Barakat spoke out at a press conference, calling the murders what they really were: hate crimes. As she reflects on how she and her family reclaimed control of their narrative, Barakat calls on us to speak up when we witness hateful bigotry and express our allyship with those who face discrimination.
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