Following the election of Donald Trump, Tablet Magazine began a series titled "Muslim Voices After Trump," focusing on the hopes, fears, experiences, and insights of the American Muslim community. Click below to read these thoughtful contributions. Read more (Tablet Magazine) ...
Interfaith Community Leaves Messages of Love and Support at Virginia Mosque
Members of the Mubarak Mosque in Chantilly, Virginia were delighted to find messages of love, compassion, and support scrawled on the sidewalk in front of their mosque. The messages—"You are loved," "We are your brothers and sisters," and "We are with you"—come at a time of heightened tension, fear, and incidents of anti-Muslim hate following the presidential election. Read more (Huffington Post) ...
New Ad from Amazon Has Great Interfaith Message
Amazon is launching a television advertisement in which two friends, an imam and a vicar, exchange gifts. The company, which is launching the campaign in the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany, says the add is about "selflessness and thinking of other people." Amazon is aware of the potential sensitivities of portraying interfaith friendship between religious leaders, but according to Simon Morris, director of advertising at Amazon, "We think it is an authentic and charming story." ...
What is the Place of Muslims in Trump’s America?
Resources for New Yorkers from the NYC Mayor’s Office
During this post-election period of time, New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray have affirmed their commitment to supporting and working for all of NYC's communities, including the New York Muslim community, through direct outreach with the community and through social media. Below, please see a list of information and resources provided by the mayor's office. Mayor de Blasio Delivers Remarks at Islamic Society of Mid-Manhattan On November 11, 2016, Mayor de ...
