We fete Attorney Peter L. Zimroth for using his legal skills to further the ideals of justice. He spearheaded public financing legislation for New York City, argued successfully in a landmark Supreme Court case admitting women into the City’s so-called private clubs, and most … [Read more...] about Peter Zimroth to receive James Parks Morton Award at ICNY gala ceremony June 5
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1 Minute Video Clip: Rev. Breyer on why the brief 9/11 Museum film poses such importance
"[The film is] the one thing in [the Museum] that suggests who to blame. And to do that, it requires the kind of depth and nuance and sophistication that the rest of the museum has. It's a very delicate and difficult complex question, and they don't go anywhere near addressing … [Read more...] about 1 Minute Video Clip: Rev. Breyer on why the brief 9/11 Museum film poses such importance
PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO: Amardeep Singh on how misleading terminology can have very real and tragic effects
"The issues aren’t just theoretical, they are very real,” says Amardeep Singh, Director of Programs for Sikh Coalition, as he joins civil rights leaders, scholars, and clergy members to present concerns about the controversial 9/11 Museum film “The Rise of Al-Qaeda,” and speak … [Read more...] about PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO: Amardeep Singh on how misleading terminology can have very real and tragic effects
PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO: Todd Fine on the museum’s apparent reluctance to work with experts for proper vetting
“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
