The Muslim Community Urges Interfaith Organizations to Show Solidarity with Palestinian Worshippers in Masjid al-Aqsa
(New York, NY, 05/11/2021) – The Islamic Leadership Council of New York, an umbrella representative for over 90 Muslim organizations and mosques, is urging all faith and interfaith organizations to
Majlis Ash-Shura Calls on the Muslim Community to Stand in Solidarity with Palestinians Facing Persecution During Ramadan & Condemns Israel’s Violence, Occupation & Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians
(New York, NY. 05/07/2021) – In the holy month of Ramadan, as Muslims globally retreat spiritually to connect with their Lord, Palestinians have been fighting to defend their homes, their
Muslim Women in Leadership: Challenges & Rewards of Grassroots Activism
In honor of Women’s History Month, we hosted special guest speakers Afaf Nasher, Executive Director of CAIR-New York and Sr. Aisha al-Adawiya, President of Women in Islam, INC. Despite technical
Examining Fraught Relationships: The American Identity for Black vs. Brown Muslims
Part II of our Black History Month series delves into the complexities of how different Muslim communities experience ‘Americanness’ and relate to American society through their different histories and lived
Examining Fraught Relationships (Part I): How the Muslim Community Can Challenge Systemic Racism
In honor of Black History Month, we examine important conversations on intracommunity racism, systemic racism and how we can better challenge these unjust systems. This conversation is part 1 in
New York Muslim Groups Organize Campaign to Increase Muslim Voters in Local Elections
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Immigrant Rights Workshop with CAIR-New York
In this webinar, we address important questions about immigrant rights, ICE, and city services. We cover topics ranging from types of warrants, to Know Your Rights with ICE, and city
The Islamic Leadership Council of New York Demands an Apology from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School for Condoning Islamophobia
Islamophobic incidents that occurred in 2019 at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts have recently surfaced on the internet. LaGuardia High School has failed to appropriately take
The Islamic Leadership Council of NY Calls for Lori Maslow’s Resignation after Anti-Palestinian Hate Speech
Recently, a Democrat District Leader of the 41st Assembly District (Brooklyn), made disparaging and hateful remarks about Palestinians and Chinese Americans in a series of tweets. While she subsequently apologized