-------Media Advisory------ NY Muslims, Faith Leaders and Elected Officials to Denounce Hate Ads (NEW YORK, NY 9/22/14) – On Tuesday, September 23rd, at 11:00 am, New York City Muslim leaders, hate crime victims (Professor Prabhjot Singh and Manaf Alam of Tayyiba Islamic Center), faith leaders and elected officials will gather on the steps of City Hall to denounce the anti-Muslim hate advertisements to be posted on NYC subway stations and MTA buses. These hate advertisements take place as concerns around ISIS generate fear, hatred, and bigotry in the United States misdirected at American Muslims, Arab, Sikh and South Asian Americans. The divisive ads also come at a time when NYC is experiencing an increase in bias attacks citywide. Since July 1st, 2014, there have been a total of 14 hate crimes that have targeted the Muslim community. Attendees will call on New Yorkers to speak out strongly in our schools, workplaces, community organizations and houses of worship against bigotry, wherever it may occur; and to demand strong responses and action from government leaders to ensure the safety and security of American Muslim New Yorkers and other impacted communities. WHAT: News Conference denouncing hate ads WHEN: Tuesday, September 23rd, 11am WHERE: Steps of New York City Hall
Posted on: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 19:26:22 +0000
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