911 Call
Neighbor calls 911 after hearing gunshots that killed Deah, Yusor and Razan.
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Story Timeline
The horrific murders of Deah, Yusor, and Razan devastated their loved ones, Muslim communities, and marginalized communities globally. Initial law enforcement and government responses showcased the bias and discrimination of systems that should protect everyone. Below is a timeline of the events leading up to, during, and after the tragic loss of Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha, and Razan Abu-Salha.
“Parking Dispute”
“Parking Dispute”
Police fail to acknowledge the hate crime, issuing a statement incorrectly labeling it as a parking dispute.
Press Conference
Press Conference
The families call on federal authorities to investigate the murders as a hate crime.
#ChapelHillShooting Goes Viral on Twitter
#ChapelHillShooting Goes Viral on Twitter
Global Shockwaves: Twitter Heat Map Reveals Worldwide Impact of Islamophobic Murders of Deah, Yusor, and Razan.
UNC Vigil
UNC Vigil
Thousands of students, faculty, and community members gather at UNC - Chapel Hill to honor and remember the lives of Deah, Yusor, and Razan.
CNN Anderson Cooper Interview
CNN Anderson Cooper Interview
Anderson Cooper interviews Deah's sister, Dr. Suzanne Barakat.
NC State Vigil
NC State Vigil
A candlelight vigil held at NC State University gathered hundreds honoring Our Three Winners.
Steph Curry Honors Deah
Steph Curry Honors Deah
"I’m going to send them the shoes I wore yesterday. And hopefully they know that I’ve been thinking about them."
Roundtable with President Obama
Roundtable with President Obama
President Obama’s Historic Mosque Visit: A Spotlight on Muslim American Voices
TED: Islamophobia Killed My Brother
TED: Islamophobia Killed My Brother
Dr. Suzanne Barakat speaks out against hate crimes and reclaims the narrative after her family's tragedy.
Uniter Award from President Biden
Uniter Award from President Biden
President Biden honors Our Three Winners Board Chair with the Uniter Award.
White House Strategy to Counter Islamophobia
White House Strategy to Counter Islamophobia
Our Three Winners Foundation contributed to the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate.
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