The city’s plan to close Rikers by 2027 is “not a perfect plan, but it’s the best plan thus far. And to do the bold and necessary thing—to see this plan through to completion—will take moral courage and political leadership.” Gerardo Romo/NYC Council Protestors hold signs … [Read more...] about CityLimits: The Moral Imperative to Close Rikers Island, by Rev. Dr. Chloe Breyer
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“Know Thy Shelf” podcast conversation with Rev. Dominique Atchison, ICNY’s Director for Racial Justice Initiatives
In this episode from the "Know Thy Shelf" podcast, host Dr. Walter Hidalgo interviews minister, writer and singer, Reverend Dominique Chantell Atchinson, who is also ICNY's Director for Racial Justice Initiatives. They discuss growing up in the Bronx, her favorite color purple, … [Read more...] about “Know Thy Shelf” podcast conversation with Rev. Dominique Atchison, ICNY’s Director for Racial Justice Initiatives
Your Faith in Action: Civic Engagement, Faith and the Upcoming Primary Election
Thursday, August 11th New York City Civic Engagement Commission (CEC), Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnership (FBCP), Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (CAU) and the Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY) co-hosted “Your Faith in Action”. In anticipation of the … [Read more...] about Your Faith in Action: Civic Engagement, Faith and the Upcoming Primary Election
What We Owe Afghanistan’s Families Now (NY Daily News)”
To be directed to the original NY Daily News click here. A year after the U.S. military left Afghanistan, our troops, embassy staff and Afghan interpreters are long gone. But the question remains, is America’s role in Afghanistan over? As New Yorkers and American women … [Read more...] about What We Owe Afghanistan’s Families Now (NY Daily News)”
Free Advocacy Institute Webinars & Tools for Faith Leaders
Step 1: Visit https://hi.advocacy-institute.org/tools/ Step 2: Log-in using this info - Email: ICNYorganize@gmail.com, Password: ICNY4755 The Advocacy Institute provides in depth training, resources and tools for non-profit leaders seeking to do advocacy work at … [Read more...] about Free Advocacy Institute Webinars & Tools for Faith Leaders