"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) ...
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) ...
Anti-Muslim Bigotry Diminishes the US, Must be Avoided
In recent weeks, the patriotism of an American Muslim soldier killed in Iraq has been called into question without cause; a New York-based imam and his associate were murdered in broad daylight; and a county commissioner in Georgia temporarily blocked the construction of a new mosque. Thankfully, Americans of all political and religious backgrounds are pushing back, which is good news as we mark 15 years from the Sept. 11 attacks that led to deadly tensions between the U.S. and parts of the ...
