To be directed to News 12's original article and video Click Here Advocates from the Interfaith Center of New York and leaders from religious communities joined in arms to mourn the nine lives lost in custody of the Department of Corrections this year. They said they won’t rest … [Read more...] about Faith leaders, anti-Rikers advocates hold vigil for lives lost in city jails (News 12, Brooklyn)
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Interfaith Vigil in Response to the Crisis on Rikers Island
Thursday, July 7th - 10:00 - 11:30 AM EST Join the Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY), diverse faith leaders, and Campaign to Close Rikers, for an Interfaith Vigil responding to the crisis on Rikers Island. This interfaith vigil will engage and educate New Yorkers about the … [Read more...] about Interfaith Vigil in Response to the Crisis on Rikers Island
March June 11 from noon to 4 pm at Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn: Take Action to Demand Universal Background Checks on Guns
Join March For Our Lives (2018 winners of ICNY's James Parks Morton Interfaith Award) in Brooklyn at noon to demand universal background checks now. Let our Senators know we need them on board, here's a list with their contact information: https://bit.ly/3LUY9aT … [Read more...] about March June 11 from noon to 4 pm at Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn: Take Action to Demand Universal Background Checks on Guns
NYC Faith Leader Conversation on Public Safety with Candidates for Governor & Lt. Governor Jumaane Williams and Ana Maria Archila
Thursday, June 2, 9:30 am - 11:00 am Doors opened at 9:15 am for a light breakfast. St. Phillips Episcopal Church Garden: 204 West 134th St, NY, NY 10030 The Interfaith Center of NY, Mothers of The Nations U.S. ConnectNYC, The Council of African Imams, The Buddhist … [Read more...] about NYC Faith Leader Conversation on Public Safety with Candidates for Governor & Lt. Governor Jumaane Williams and Ana Maria Archila
June 8 Conference on “Race, Religion and the Law: The Role of Attorneys in Combating Hate Crimes”
New York City is currently witnessing a sharp increase in hate crimes against racial and religious minorities, including Asian-Americans, African-Americans, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, and others. Along with government agencies and community organizations, attorneys are working to … [Read more...] about June 8 Conference on “Race, Religion and the Law: The Role of Attorneys in Combating Hate Crimes”