Bismillah
as salam alykom USMA
I do not see, in my own humble, this is the manner to handle a situation when others speak in a way that you do not like. In fact, you are just fueling more racism. I am aware that sister Jennifer's comment was racist oriented, which she tried to explain what she actually meant later on, not sure if you observed this. But I think we need to be more understanding of each other USMA, more tolerant to each other, before we request Non Muslims to be understanding of us or tolerant with us even when others are harsh.
Insh a Allah, all is well, we are all brothers and sisters.