"I am Muslim, I am NYC," a new social media advertising campaign in New York City, aims to combat negative perceptions of Muslims and counteract increasing instances of anti-Muslim violence. In a statement announcing the new campaign, NYC mayor Bill de Blasio called for unity, saying, "Now more than ever, it is important for every New Yorker to stand united as one city and reject hate and violence." Read more (Huffington Post) ...
“We must focus on the substance of faith, not the labels of faith…”
In this re-broadcast of an interview from 2014, Imam Feisal speaks with David Dault on Things Not Seen: Conversations about Culture and Faith about misconceptions about Islam and the core of religious identity, the balance between secular and religious identities, and the evidence that the peoples of the world can work for reconciliation and deeper understanding. LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW (Things Not Seen) ...
Month of Muharram / Passover
Muslim Day Parade in New York City Celebrates Muslim Community
On Sunday, September 25, 2016 scores of people came out to attend the 31st annual Muslim Day Parade in New York City. The street fair included spoken word and musical performances, Halal food and drinks, and other fun activities. According to a flyer, this year's theme was "For God and Country," and the parade featured members of of the NYPD Muslim Officers Society. Read more (New Jersey Herald) ...
Jews and Muslims Come Together to Brighten Detroit School
In a great act of interfaith cooperation, the Jewish and Muslim communities of Detroit came together to paint a mural to help brighten and decorate a local school. This project is the latest in the past seven years to bring the two communities together to do community-based work and build bridges. Read more (Detroit Free Press) ...
