In April, The Interfaith Center of New York and the Harlem Community Justice Center convened a training session (led by the incomparable and inspiring Rev. Darren Ferguson, pictured above) that helped volunteers learn to work with formerly incarcerated people as they return to … [Read more...] about Photos from Reentry Family and Faith Circles of Support Volunteer Training
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NYPD honors ICNY’s Dr. Sarah Sayeed for her service to immigrant communities in NYC
NYPD Community Appreciation Day: Celebrating Immigrant Heritage On April 23rd, Sarah Sayeed, Director of Community Partnerships was among 23 people recognized, and received a plaque from the NYPD “in recognition of their selfless dedication and service to the immigrant … [Read more...] about NYPD honors ICNY’s Dr. Sarah Sayeed for her service to immigrant communities in NYC
May E-bulletin: Awards Dinner with Al Gore, Buddha’s Birthday, and AIDS Walk
Dear Friends, Please join us in welcoming Melissa Maldonado-Salcedo to the staff of ICNY. Melissa comes to us from NYU where she taught courses on Feminism, Science and Technology studies, Latin American/Latin@ studies, and Medical Ethics. She has also had experience in the … [Read more...] about May E-bulletin: Awards Dinner with Al Gore, Buddha’s Birthday, and AIDS Walk
Letter to National September 11 Memorial & Museum, regarding concerns over film “The Rise of al-Qaeda”
April 21, 2014 Alice M. Greenwald Executive Vice President for Programs & Director of Memorial Museum National September 11 Memorial & Museum 200 Liberty Street, 16th Floor New York, NY 10281 Dear Ms. Greenwald: From our 2002 founding, New York Disaster … [Read more...] about Letter to National September 11 Memorial & Museum, regarding concerns over film “The Rise of al-Qaeda”
From NY Times: Film at 9/11 Museum Sets Off Clash Over Reference to Islam
This article by Sharon Otterman was published in The New York Times on April 23, 2014. The full, original article can be accessed here. Film at 9/11 Museum Sets Off Clash Over Reference to Islam Past the towering tridents that survived the World Trade Center collapse, … [Read more...] about From NY Times: Film at 9/11 Museum Sets Off Clash Over Reference to Islam
