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RP: How were you personally affected by 9/11 and the backlash towards Muslims and Arab Americans in this country?

GK: Oh, gosh, you know, 9/11 was just so unbelievable, wasn't it? It was like you were watching a movie, and you're watching this all on TV and you see all these people running and everything. I, you know, I didn't think that they would be incarcerating the Muslims or anything, I thought we were beyond that, that they would not make that mistake again. And felt like it would be okay, once they got the terrorists and everything. I think, I just didn't think they'd do that again after, after the Japanese incident. And I have had friends tell me that they were really ashamed to be an American, as they see these programs about the incarceration, in camps for the Japanese on PBS, they said, "I am just ashamed to be an American," when you see those programs. So I thought that was interesting. In fact, they asked if this was gonna be on PBS, and I said, "I don't think so," but anyway... [laughs]. But yeah, so as far as 9/11, as horrifying as it was, I didn't think they would put anybody in camps anymore.

RP: Do you have a sizeable Muslim, Arab American community in the Denver area?

GK: I think they do. I think they have a Muslim church and everything. As far as Boulder, I'm not really sure.

RP: Well, Gladys, do you have any other stories or remembrances? You shared so many great stories with us, but any others that you'd like to share in our waning moments?

GK: I may think of some after we're through. [Laughs]

RP: Well, save 'em up, we'll be back July 4th weekend, and we can do any follow-up. But really honored to have you share some really great stories about life in Colorado.

GK: Thank you. I've enjoyed our visit; it's been fun.

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