The Interfaith Center of New York is concerned about Mayor Elect DiBlasio’s appointment of William Bratton as Commissioner due to his past support for the mapping Muslims project in Los Angeles. As an organization committed to fair treatment of all religious communities, ICNY … [Read more...] about Appointment of Commissioner William Bratton & LAPD Mapping
Nelson Mandela on New York City
Dear Friends: While mourning the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela, it is worth remembering that New York was Mandela's first stop in the United States after his release from his long imprisonment. New York institutions led the way in the divestiture … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela on New York City
Catholic and Muslim Partnerships: Social Justice and Social Service Initiatives
Guest speaker Dr. Sarah Sayeed '90, the Director of Community Partnerships for the Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY), will discuss her experiences working on Catholic-Muslim partnerships in New York City. As ICNY's website says, "Islam and Christianity have rich traditions of … [Read more...] about Catholic and Muslim Partnerships: Social Justice and Social Service Initiatives
Special Charity Concert for the Philippines
Date: Friday, Dec. 6 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Hostos Community College, 475 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY 10451 (# 2, 4, 5 trains to East 149 St - and the Concourse). There will be a special fund-raising concert for the Philippines with music from the college students, local … [Read more...] about Special Charity Concert for the Philippines
2014 Echoing Green Fellowships
Are you working to solve some of the world’s biggest problems? Are you dedicated to improving the life outcomes of black men and boys in the U.S.? Are you the next-generation social entrepreneurs and committed to working on innovations in mitigation and adaptation to climate … [Read more...] about 2014 Echoing Green Fellowships
