ICNY's “Debate in the Neighborhood” is in full swing in Queens. A collaboration of ICNY and the International Debate Education Association (IDEA), and funded by Open Society Youth Initiative, Debate in the Neighborhood aims to engage immigrant and first-generation students in … [Read more...] about “Debate in the Neighborhood” Heats Up in Ozone Park
Public Invitation for March 27: “Life Near ‘Zero’: Chinatown Residents Discuss the Community’s Development Since 9/11”
Tuesday, March 27, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Location: Mariners’ Temple Baptist Church, 3 Henry Street, NY, NY 10038 (entrance on Oliver Street). Located just ten blocks from Ground Zero, Chinatown is the largest residential area affected by 9/11. In the wake of the attacks, routine … [Read more...] about Public Invitation for March 27: “Life Near ‘Zero’: Chinatown Residents Discuss the Community’s Development Since 9/11”
ICNY one of 118 Organizations to Sign Letter to U.S. Attorney General Holder Requesting Investigation into NYPD Surveillance of Muslims
Today 118 civil rights, faith, community and civic groups sent a joint letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder demanding an immediate investigation of the NYPD's surveillance practices for violations of the constitutional rights of American Muslims. The letter … [Read more...] about ICNY one of 118 Organizations to Sign Letter to U.S. Attorney General Holder Requesting Investigation into NYPD Surveillance of Muslims
Odysey Networks Video: Faith Leaders Call Upon NYPD to Stop Profiling Muslim Community
Video location: http://www.odysseynetworks.org/video/a-call-on-nypd-to-stop-profiling-of-the-muslim-community. Publised March 14, 2012. A diverse coalition of faith leaders gathered this week to denounce what they see as the profiling of the Muslim community by the New … [Read more...] about Odysey Networks Video: Faith Leaders Call Upon NYPD to Stop Profiling Muslim Community
Press Release: Diverse Interfaith and Grass Roots Leaders Call on NYPD to Stop Profiling of Muslim Community
“This is not a Muslim Issue. This is an American Issue." Contacts: Sarah Sayeed, Interfaith Center of New York; ssayeed@interfaithcenter.org Adem Carroll (646) 251 0402 and iamourhaj@aol.com (March 14 – NY, NY) Diverse Christian, Jewish, Sikh and Muslim leaders gathered … [Read more...] about Press Release: Diverse Interfaith and Grass Roots Leaders Call on NYPD to Stop Profiling of Muslim Community
