In the aftermath of September 11, Muslim New Yorkers faced isolation. NYC teacher Debbie Almontaser saw firsthand how quickly Islamophobia spread. She was forced to have tough conversations at home with her daughter, Shifa, about wearing her hijab in public. Shifa chose Muslim pride over fear during one of the city's most challenging times. #September11 #Post911 #USHistory #Islam #Muslim #Islamophobia #NewYorkCity #Shorts #History #THIRTEEN #ReligiousFreedom #NYC #PBS #TheStoryOfNewYork