Muslim Community

Bay Ridge Muslims Honor Black Muslim Teen Killed On Her Way to Mosque

"People always see that as kind of homogenous but we have black Arabs in our community but we also have anti-blackness in our community. That's a real issue. For us to say black lives matter, we're not just here to say that as a hashtag or a slogan or just to get some street cred. We're going to say that because we want to make sure that that is a belief and a practice in our community."

By Madina Toure

Immigrant Activists and Pols Tell Donald Trump That They’re ‘Here to Stay’

Immigrants, advocates and top New York Democrats vowed New York City will remain a sanctuary no matter what Donald Trump does.

By Madina Toure

De Blasio Administration Promises Muslims It Will ‘Fight Back’ Against Donald Trump

Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Nisha Agarwal said Donald Trump's plans aren't detailed, but the de Blasio administration will stand up for Muslims and immigrants.

By Madina Toure

After Shooting of Queens Imam, Mayor Blasts Hate While Vowing Justice

By Madina Toure

Countering Violent Extremism Still an Uphill Battle

By Rabia Chaudry

Mr. Kelly’s Starring Role

By The Editors

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