https://youtu.be/S_VOOWSa2U8 How can religious and civic leaders take a stand against the disturbing rise in hate speech and hate crimes since the presidential election? What legal, educational, and organizing strategies have been effective in diverse local communities? … [Read more...] about Civic and Faith Leaders on “Empowering Communities against Hate Speech and Hate Crimes”
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Faith Leader Panel Discussion: Advocacy Efforts and Sanctuary Spaces for Immigrants and Refugees
https://youtu.be/GxMzBdgKViw How can religious and civic leaders protect diverse New Yorkers from draconian anti-immigrant policies? How can we ensure that New York remains a “sanctuary city” in the deepest sense of the term – a place of refuge and security for every member of … [Read more...] about Faith Leader Panel Discussion: Advocacy Efforts and Sanctuary Spaces for Immigrants and Refugees
“We need to center our protests around the affected people, helping their voice to be heard & showing our support.” Debbie Almontaser’s Keynote Response
https://youtu.be/1mGIsP_xOY8 Dr. Debbie Almontaser, President of the Muslim Community Network, offers response to Keynote Address delivered by Donna Lieberman of the NYCLU at ICNY Faith Leader Conference "Hospitality in a Time of Hate." From the 33rd Rabbi Marshall T. Meyer … [Read more...] about “We need to center our protests around the affected people, helping their voice to be heard & showing our support.” Debbie Almontaser’s Keynote Response
Mid-day Faith Leader Retreat Prayers offered by Sylvie Sun and Dr. Ephraim Isaac
https://youtu.be/icXnIYbVcbw Prayers offered by Sylvie Sun, Board Member, Buddhist Global Relief and Dr. Ephraim Isaac, Co-Director, The Fellowship in Prayer From the 33rd Rabbi Marshall T. Meyer Retreat for Social Justice: “Hospitality in a Time of Hate: Religious … [Read more...] about Mid-day Faith Leader Retreat Prayers offered by Sylvie Sun and Dr. Ephraim Isaac
“Fundamental principles are bringing people together across divides that have separated us for far too long” – Donna Lieberman of NYCLU offers keynote speech at faith leader conference
https://youtu.be/AFpbFLCZbng Keynote Address: Donna Lieberman, Esq., Executive Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union Secular-Religious Partnerships for the Trump Era: How can faith leaders and secular civil rights activists collaborate effectively to defend our … [Read more...] about “Fundamental principles are bringing people together across divides that have separated us for far too long” – Donna Lieberman of NYCLU offers keynote speech at faith leader conference
