I was chilled to the bone. The line outside Cooper Union University was not that long, but the doors hadn’t opened, and at 10:00 am that Monday morning, just standing in line, I was getting a full dose of 'wind chill.' 'With all the choices he had, why did the Mayor pick this rather small hall to give his public speech?’ I wondered as I entered the Grand Hall and took my seat with a lucky view of the stage. I asked the minister sitting next to me if he had any idea what the mayor was going ...
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 ...
Imam Feisal’s Message on Donald Trump
Dear Friends, Donald Trump's winning the presidency has put a lot of people into discomfort, including Muslims, who now wonder as to how to respond. Yes, Clinton won the popular vote. Yes, if Gary Johnson and Jill Stein hadn't been on the ballot and split the 1 to 3% of the vote that naturally belongs to the Democrats, that would have put Hillary over the 270 Electoral College count required to win the election. Yes, if Bernie Sanders was the Vice Presidential nominee; or if Russia hadn't ...
Community Blog: Two Is Better than One
"Do you know what it means to be hungry?" Zamir Hasan asked the crowd gathered at the Brotherhood Synagogue in New York City. A few hands went up. "Hunger means that you don’t know where your next meal is coming from." A young boy answered. "Right. And do you know how many people in the U.S. don't know where their next meal is coming from?" Zamir asked... CONTINUE READING (SabeehaRehman.com) ...