On Saturday, January 21, 2017 millions of people across the United States and the world took part in the Women's March, coming out to demand equality and an end to prejudice. At the link below, you can read 22 inspiring and powerful social media posts by people of faith from various religious backgrounds who participated in the march. Read more (Huffington Post) ...
“Beyond Bridges” Builds on What We Have in Common
In "Beyond Bridges," an art exhibition at Caravan in Winfield, Illinois, 21 contemporary Arab, Persian, and Jewish artists of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish backgrounds focus on the connections and common values and features of their cultures and faiths. "Beyond Bridges" calls for a new kind of movement: one that builds on what we hold in common. Learn more about the exhibition and view selected artworks at the link below. Read more (Caravan) ...
“Policing in Today’s Multi-Faith New York”
The Interfaith Center of New York and the New York Police Department have partnered to produce a short film, "Policing in Today's Multi-Faith New York," which aims to help educate NYPD officers about the religious life of the city and help officers work more effectively and respectfully with people from all faith backgrounds and communities. Read more (The Interfaith Observer) Watch the film: ...
Central Florida Muslim Community Opens Free Health Clinic
The Muslim community near Orlando, Florida announced the opening of a free community health clinic to serve the poor and uninsured. According to the clinic's chairman, "Our goal is to serve humanity — no strings attached. Everyone is welcome... We have over 40 physicians who come to our mosque, and we have 11 of them signed up to volunteer here. So we are very, very blessed." Read more (Orlando Sentinel) ...
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.
