“All these issues that they wanted to discuss could have been done with leading experts that would have provided the nuance and the full historical context that was needed. Unfortunately they did not do that,” says Todd Fine, of Project Khalid, Little Syria, as he joins civil … [Read more...] about PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO: Todd Fine on the museum’s apparent reluctance to work with experts for proper vetting
PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO: Robert Jackson on why the 9/11 Museum should implement the Interfaith Panel’s recommendations
“Please edit this video, make it clear, so that people don’t come away [from seeing it] blaming people who were not responsible,” says Robert Jackson, former Muslim NYC Councilmember and candidate for the New York State Senate, as he joins civil rights leaders, scholars, and … [Read more...] about PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO: Robert Jackson on why the 9/11 Museum should implement the Interfaith Panel’s recommendations
PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO: Donna Nevel on factors that propagate the widespread misconception linking Islam to terrorism
“Conflating Islam with the September 11 attackers has helped drive an anti-Muslim backlash across the United States,” says Donna Nevel, member of Jews Against Islamophobia, as she joins civil rights leaders, scholars, and clergy members to present concerns about the controversial … [Read more...] about PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO: Donna Nevel on factors that propagate the widespread misconception linking Islam to terrorism
PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO: Aisha AlAdawiya on the need for transparency on the part of the 9/11 Museum
“[This film could] create an impression that some of us within certain faith traditions are not fully on board with national security. We hope we can put that misconception aside as we move forward,” says Sister Aisha AlAdawiya, Board Chair Emeritus, Women in Islam, Inc. as she … [Read more...] about PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO: Aisha AlAdawiya on the need for transparency on the part of the 9/11 Museum
PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO: Talat Hamdani, on the 9/11 Museum’s potential to help heal the wounds of 9/11
“Let the 9/11 Museum not divide us, but be the commencement of healing the nation,” says Talat Hamdani, mother of fallen 9/11 hero Salman Hamdani, as she joins civil rights leaders, scholars, and clergy members to present concerns about the controversial 9/11 Museum film “The … [Read more...] about PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO: Talat Hamdani, on the 9/11 Museum’s potential to help heal the wounds of 9/11
