As part of our ongoing advocacy work for religious freedom, ICNY has organized letters from religious leaders around the city (see below) supporting the Handschu/Raza settlement between the NYPD and Muslim New Yorkers whose rights were violated by spying and undercover work done … [Read more...] about Letters Supporting Handschu/Raza Settlement
Al Cadena on the Bahá’í faith, and living life with purpose and meaning
Maggi Van Dorn (pictured, left) talks with Al Cadena (right) Thanks to Eddie Gonzalez (center), our friend from StoryCorps, for helping with the recording. In this episode of our free podcast series “NYC Faith Leaders,” Maggi Van Dorn talks with Al Cadena, one of nine members … [Read more...] about Al Cadena on the Bahá’í faith, and living life with purpose and meaning
Come to Sacred Music NY’s First Sacred Salon Concert
Join singer/songwriter Noah Aronson as he welcomes Sufi master Amir Vahab and Vodou priests Oneza Lafontant and Gran Bwa for a fascinating evening of sacred song. Every SMNY event is more than just a concert. It's an intimate gathering where you'll make new friends, interact with … [Read more...] about Come to Sacred Music NY’s First Sacred Salon Concert
Leading Civil Rights and Religious Groups Partner to Support New Jersey Muslims’ Right to Worship
16 Groups file amicus brief in favor of Americans’ right to pray Muslim Advocates led a coalition of 15 of its allies to file an amicus brief in support of a New Jersey Muslim community whose proposal to build a mosque was rejected by the Township of Bernards. The … [Read more...] about Leading Civil Rights and Religious Groups Partner to Support New Jersey Muslims’ Right to Worship
#KNOWJUSTICEHARLEM discussion with Bryan Stevenson
Date: Monday, May 23 Time: 5:00 pm — 7:30 pm Location: St. Philips Church, 204 West 134th Street, (between 7th & 8th Avenue) A discussion with Bryan Stevenson, author of New York Times best-seller Just Mercy, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and social justice … [Read more...] about #KNOWJUSTICEHARLEM discussion with Bryan Stevenson
