News of the Islamic militants calling themselves the Islamic State or ISIS has been dominating headlines.
The group has released videos showing the beheading of two U.S. journalists and other acts of violence.
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Although these acts are far from home, can they influence the way Muslim Americans are perceived?
Salam Al-Marayati, President of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, discusses how the Muslim community in Los Angeles has been reacting to news of the Islamic State.
