From New Netherland to New York, immigrants from every part of the world have made their home in our state. Community Conversations, a program of the New York Council for the Humanities, invites New Yorkers to explore our shared history as immigrants and the descendants of … [Read more...] about “Community Conversations” with New York Council for the Humanities
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GALA SPOTLIGHT: Red Baraat to bring bhangra, jazz, funk and hip-hop to JPM Awards celebration
Everyone is looking forward to hearing what The Village Voice described as "a fiery blend of raucous Indian bhangra and funky New Orleans brass" when Red Baraat takes the stage on … [Read more...] about GALA SPOTLIGHT: Red Baraat to bring bhangra, jazz, funk and hip-hop to JPM Awards celebration
“Diversity reveals the values and concerns we all share” – Debate in the Neighborhood program draws to a close
High school aged students from diverse New York City faith communities debated the effectiveness of the NYPD’s Stop and Frisk practices during the final, prize winning tournament of ICNY’s “Debate in the Neighborhood” program on May 4. Judging the decisive round were NYC … [Read more...] about “Diversity reveals the values and concerns we all share” – Debate in the Neighborhood program draws to a close
Reflections and Memories from Pakistan – Sarah Sayeed on the US-Pakistan Interreligious Consortium
The following blog, written by ICNY Program Associate Dr. Sarah Sayeed, is a reflection on her recent participation in the US-Pakistan Interreligious Consortium, and was published by Intersections International on May 7, 2013. When I was young, … [Read more...] about Reflections and Memories from Pakistan – Sarah Sayeed on the US-Pakistan Interreligious Consortium
Sarah Sayeed: The Courage of Young Women, a video reflection on the US-Pakistan Interreligious Consortium
From Odyssey Networks: Dr. Sarah Sayeed, a staff member with the Interfaith Center of New York visited Pakistan and met with a group of courageous young women who are dedicated to peace and justice. Facilitated by Intersections International, and in collaboration with the … [Read more...] about Sarah Sayeed: The Courage of Young Women, a video reflection on the US-Pakistan Interreligious Consortium
