SAVE THE DATE Lower East Siders Discuss Their Community's Development Date/Time: Thursday, August 30, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Mariners’ Temple Baptist Church, 3 Henry Street, NY, NY 10038 (entrance on Oliver Street) As the 11th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, we … [Read more...] about INVITATION: Lower East Siders Discuss Their Community’s Development
More than 150 organizations join Sikh Coalition in calling upon Senate Judiciary Committee for hearings on hate crimes
The Sikh Coalition and 154 other organizations are calling upon the Senate Judiciary Committee to convene hearings on hate groups in the United States. This letter requesting the hearings was sent on Tuesday, Aug. 21. Some of the national organizations who joined in the … [Read more...] about More than 150 organizations join Sikh Coalition in calling upon Senate Judiciary Committee for hearings on hate crimes
STATEMENT: ICNY calls upon New York political officials to adopt zero-tolerance of religious hate in wake of recent anti-Muslim incidents on Staten Island
The Interfaith Center of New York condemns last weekend’s incidents directed at Muslim New Yorkers celebrating Eid at Staten Island New Dorp Beach Park. As the anniversary of 9/11 approaches and our city and country enter an important election season, ICNY calls on all elected … [Read more...] about STATEMENT: ICNY calls upon New York political officials to adopt zero-tolerance of religious hate in wake of recent anti-Muslim incidents on Staten Island
Groundswell Delivers 4,000 Letters of Support to the Sikh Community of Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Within hours of news of the Sikh gurdwara (house of worship) massacre, Groundswell supporters across the U.S. and around the world voiced support and prayers for the community in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. On Sunday, August 12th, Groundswell Director Valarie Kaur hand-delivered … [Read more...] about Groundswell Delivers 4,000 Letters of Support to the Sikh Community of Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Rev. T.K. Nakagaki’s Statement at NYC Vigil Honoring Victims of Sikh Temple Tragedy
The following statement was delivered by ICNY Vice Chair Rev. T.K. Nakagaki at the vigil in NYC on Wednesday, Aug. 8, honoring the victims of the Sikh temple tragedy in Oak Creek, Wisconsin: On behalf of the Buddhist Council of New York and The Interfaith Center of … [Read more...] about Rev. T.K. Nakagaki’s Statement at NYC Vigil Honoring Victims of Sikh Temple Tragedy
