Deepa Iyer is a national figure in movements for racial and immigrant justice in America. She served as executive director of South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) for a decade and is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Social Inclusion.

Within days of 9/11, the media presented reports of people being pulled off trains, profiled at airports, and even taken into custody on busy streets. Then incidents of hate violence occurred with vandalism at mosques and temples and workplaces. Equally depressing is the fact that for nearly a decade and a half, national security and immigration policies have had a dire effect on South Asian, Arab, and Muslim communities. Although more dialogue efforts have begun as an antidote to Islamophobia, much still remains to be done. We Too Sing America is a helpful resource for those who have dedicated themselves to the creation of a multiracial and equitable society. Her suggestions for discussions about race (see excerpt) are especially valuable.