REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF BALTIMORE Baltimore, Maryland 1:04 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon. And, Sabah, thank you for the wonderful introduction and for your example -- your devotion to your faith and your education, and your service … [Read more...] about VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT of President Obama’s Remarks at Islamic Society of Baltimore
Multifaith Sign-On: Reinstate Wheaton Professor Hawkins
Wheaton College, is trying to fire Professor Larycia Hawkins – the first tenured African American woman at Wheaton since its founding in 1860 – for standing in solidarity with the Muslim community against Islamophobia. Please sign our multifaith petition, which will be personally … [Read more...] about Multifaith Sign-On: Reinstate Wheaton Professor Hawkins
February Message from ICNY Executive Director
Dear Friends, Greetings from The Interfaith Center of New York. A snowy February promises some heart-warming interfaith events. From a Valentine’s Day L.O.V.E. Rally with Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee and diverse religious leaders, performers, and public officials standing … [Read more...] about February Message from ICNY Executive Director
“Milestones of Faith” – a Twitter event in February in observance of Black History Month
In observance of Black History Month, The Interfaith Center of New York will recount many of the major "Milestones of Faith" in African American history. The indigenous faiths introduced into America through the slave trade mark just the beginning of an amazing history of … [Read more...] about “Milestones of Faith” – a Twitter event in February in observance of Black History Month
BLOG – New Public School Holidays: Teachable Moments that Foster Respect
by Debbie Almontaser, founding principal of the Khalil Gibran International Academy and Board President of the Muslim Community Network @DebbiAlmontaser “By leaving out some children’s heritage while others are visible presents youngsters with an image of being undervalued … [Read more...] about BLOG – New Public School Holidays: Teachable Moments that Foster Respect
