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Counter-Protesting the Islamophobes in Brooklyn
On Sunday, March 13th members from the NYC Coalition to Stop Islamophobia joined with many residents of Sheepshead Bay in a counter-protest in front of the construction site of the new Voorhies Avenue Mosque and Islamic Cultural Center. … Continue reading
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ANNOUNCEMENT: PLANNING MEETING TO PROTEST PETER KING
Congressman Peter King (NY-3) as the Committee Chair of Homeland Security is commencing hearings on March 9th to “Examine the Threat of Islamic Radicalization”. In a press release King states that: “..the Committee will continue to examine the threat of … Continue reading
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December 10th Forum & Discussion: The Violation of Human Rights
The Violation of Human Rights: The “War on Terror” Continues at Home and Abroad A Forum and Discussion Friday, December 10th 7 pm – 9 pm Judson Memorial Church, Assembly Hall 239 Thompson Street, Washington Sq. Park South New York, … Continue reading
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Successful Counter-Demonstration at ACT! For America City Hall Conference
By Elaine Brower: About 10 of us showed up today at City Hall to counter-protest the anti-Islam hate group ACT! For America, or as Larry’s sign said ASS! For America. Four of us went into the City Hall area and … Continue reading
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Nov 10th Forum: Living As a Muslim in the United States
Living As a Muslim in the United States: 2010 & Beyond A Forum and Discussion Wednesday, November 10th 7 pm – 9 pm West End Theater in the Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew 263 West 86th Street (off … Continue reading
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Join us in protesting Fox News this SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23rd
Our coalition will be participating in a march and rally of Fox News this Saturday (October 23rd). We’ve compiled a sample of the egregious islamophobic, homophobic and xenophobic comments made by Fox News hosts, contributors, and guest over the past … Continue reading
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Resisting Islamophobia Event a Success!
On Thursday evening, September 30th, the NYC Coalition to Stop Islamophobia held an educational event at 56 Walker Street in New York City. Speakers were Nada Khader, Adam Horowitz and Dr. Louis Cristillo. You can watch the event online at … Continue reading
Coalition Counters anti-mosque Rhetoric in Sheepshead Bay
On Sunday, September 26th, an anti-mosque demonstration was scheduled in Sheepshead Bay denouncing the building of a mosque on Voorhies Avenue. BayPeople, Inc. called for this protest, which brought out speakers who basically denounced all Muslims, the fact that we … Continue reading
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RALLY/PROTEST TO SUPPORT SHEEPSHEAD BAY PROPOSED MOSQUE
On Sunday, September 26th, the “Bay People” (www.baypeople.org)are gathering in Brooklyn to oppose the building of a mosque/community center. Their flyer states “We are protesting the Muslim American Society, an organization with radical ties!!! We do not want them selling … Continue reading
Counter The 9/11 Rally Against Cordoba House/Park51 — Say No To Bigotry and Hate!
A toxic atmosphere of bigotry, fear and hatred stoked by right-wing demagogues like Pam Geller, Robert Spencer, Sarah Palin and Newt Gringrich has led to a rise of anti-Islam sentiments in the U.S. The rally on Sept. 11 against the … Continue reading
