"And let me make a final point. For a while now, the main contribution of some of my friends on the other side of the aisle have made in the fight against ISIL is to criticize this administration and me for not using the phrase “radical Islam.” That’s the key, they tell us -- we … [Read more...] about President Obama statement on his refusal to use the phrase “radical Islam”
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Responses to Tragedy from the Muslim Community
"Today, we stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ community. Your grief is our grief. Your outrage is our outrage. We are all one family." - Read more: Statement of Muslim Advocates Executive Director Farhana Khera on Florida Nightclub Shooting "We stand with members of … [Read more...] about Responses to Tragedy from the Muslim Community
Two New York City Vigils in Response to Orlando Tragedy
Monday Night at the Stonewall Inn A Message from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio: First Lady Chirlane McCray and I will join New Yorkers for a vigil remembering everyone we lost at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. We will gather in front of the historic Stonewall … [Read more...] about Two New York City Vigils in Response to Orlando Tragedy
ICNY Statement on Orlando Massacre
The Interfaith Center of New York stands in solidarity with the families of the victims of the Orlando Massacre and LGBT communities in Florida and around the country. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who responded heroically to the mayhem: EMT’s, Fire Fighters, … [Read more...] about ICNY Statement on Orlando Massacre
Muhammad Ali: memorial service in Louisville for boxing legend
Bill Clinton, Billy Crystal and Will Smith among those gathered after funeral procession that followed route of boxer’s 1960 Olympic gold medal parade. Watch here. … [Read more...] about Muhammad Ali: memorial service in Louisville for boxing legend
