On May 2nd, 2018, the Interfaith Center of New York partnered with the Micah Institute and the New York State chapter of the Poor People’s Campaign, to host a conference for religious and civic leaders exploring practical strategies for nonviolent direct action rooted in the diverse faith traditions of our pluralistic society.
VIDEOS
INDIVIDUAL VIDEOS:
Welcome by Rev. Dr. Chloe Breyer, Executive Director, Interfaith Center of New York
Dr. Henry Goldschmidt, Director of Programs, Interfaith Center of New York reads “A Prayer for Peace” written by Rabbi Marshall T. Meyer (of blessed memory), Human Rights Activist and Spiritual Leader of Congregation B’nai Jeshurun, and namesake of ICNY’s Marshall Meyer Retreats
Keynote Address: “Rediscovering Dr. King through Nonviolent Action Today” by Rev. Claudia De la Cruz, MDiv, MSW, Co-Chair of the New York State Poor People’s Campaign and Founder of Da Urban Butterflies Youth Leadership Development Project
Response by Dr. Betty Reardon, Founder and Director of the Peace Education Center at Teachers College, Columbia University
Question and Answer
Panel Discussion: The Multifaith Roots of Nonviolent Direct Action
Panel discussion with scholars and religious leaders who have been active in nonviolent social justice struggles, exploring the ethical and spiritual roots of nonviolence in diverse faith traditions, as well as practical strategies for direct action emerging from diverse traditions.
Dr. Henry Goldschmidt, Director of Programs, The Interfaith Center of New York, introduces and moderates the panel discussion
Rajni Bakshi, Author and Activist, Former Gandhi Peace Fellow at Gateway House, and Advisory Board Member of Sadhana Coalition of Progressive Hindus
Rabbi Michael Feinberg, Executive Director of the Greater New York Labor-Religion Coalition, and Co-Chair of the Micah Institute’s Economic Justice Committee
Rev. Dr. T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki, Founder and President of the HEIWA Peace and Reconciliation Foundation of New York, and Former President of the Buddhist Council of New York
Sahar Alsahlani, Muslim Peace Fellowship, Religions for Peace USA, and Al Khoei Foundation
Question and Answer
For other videos, see The Interfaith Center of New York’s YouTube Channel
