During the Sydney siege, the illridewithyou hashtag spread offers to accompany Muslims on public transport if they feared harassment. Tessa Kum helped popularize the initiative after another woman described a supportive encounter with a Muslim passenger. The campaign made solidarity practical and visible, challenging collective blame of ordinary Muslims for an attacker’s actions.
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The campaign offered companionship and visible solidarity during fears of an anti-Muslim backlash. Its method challenged collective blame through everyday support.
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