Press
2020

MCNNY Hotline for Hope
Religions for Peace covers our work on their blog: Muslim Community Network Provides Culturally
Competent and Accessible COVID-19 Support
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2019

Bronxnet | August 12 - Hate Speech
Host Gary Axelbank speaks with Aniqa Nawabi from the Muslim Community Network of New York & Dr. Melissa Castillo Planas, Asst. English Professor at Lehman College about immigration focused rhetoric and more.

Life Hacker | May 3 – Be a Better Ally By Understanding What Ramadan Is All About
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins tonight. As an American-Muslim, I find that many of my non-Muslim friends and colleagues still don’t know much about it.

Gothamist | March 15 – Interfaith Vigil Planned for Washington Square Park in Wake of New Zealand Terror Attack
The event was initially scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m., but was moved up an hour so that Shabbat-observant Jews could attend.

WNYC | January 16 – Gillibrand’s 2020 Pitch Targets Women — Especially Mothers
Even before she made her campaign official, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was cultivating support among women.
2018

Pacific Standard | March 5 - How Muslim Americans Are Defending Themselves and Their Communities Against Bigotry
Islamophobia is becoming more widespread and systemic throughout the U.S., but Muslim Americans aren’t idly awaiting their ruin.
2017

Iftar break-the-fast at Cadman Plaza Park draws 350 from many faith traditions
Iftar break-the-fast at Cadman Plaza Park draws 350 from many faith traditions
The Daily Beast | February 12 – How 9/11 Prepared Muslims for Trump
The mass mobilization of lawyers and protesters after the travel ban appeared spontaneous, but it was the result of long-term coalition building and interfaith organizing.

Observer | February 5 – City Assures Muslims It’s ‘Prepared’ to Fight Trump’s Sanctuary City Order
The Muslim Community Network hosted a panel discussion on the consequences and impact of Donald Trump’s Muslim travel ban.
2016

Christian Science Monitor | December 20 – To Protect Themselves, More American Muslim Women Give Up Hijab
‘I’m sad about what it means about our religious freedoms in general in our country; I’m sad that I had to give it up,’ says Nassrene Elmadhun, a Boston surgeon who stopped wearing her headscarf after a man threatened her and her toddler.

Deseret News | December 12 – Assaults on Muslim Women Force Some to Rethink Hijab
Melissa Grajek was subjected to all kinds of taunts for wearing the hijab, but an incident at San Marcos’ (Calif.) Discovery Lake sealed the deal.

CBS New York | December 10 – Facing Threats, Muslim Women Learn Self Defense (video)
Many Muslim woman are on alert after increasing attacks against them, and some are so fearful they are taking steps to defend themselves.

Gothamist | December 5 – Inside A Self-Defense Class For Muslim Women In NYC
“We are here because we feel that we are being targeted.”

Quartz | November 22 – A Step- by- Step Guide to Escaping a “Hijab Grab”
Videos of self-defense techniques for Muslim women are going viral after the victory of president-elect Donald Trump.

Haaretz | November 15 – U.S. Muslim Groups Pledge to Not Sit Idly by as Hate Crimes Spike in America
Organizations look for a way forward for a community still reeling from a winning campaign that largely revolved around anti-Muslim rhetoric.

The Wall Street Journal | August 17 – Killings of Imam, Friend Increase Fears Among New York City Muslims
Some say they are afraid to go outside or take public transportation

Democracy Now | September 20 – U.S. Muslims Fear Hate Crimes & Overreaction by Law Enforcement in Wake of Chelsea Bombing
We host a roundtable discussion about the terrorist attacks, and the response to them, in New York, New Jersey and St. Cloud, Minnesota, where a man named Dahir Adan is accused of knifing 10 people. After police arrested 28-year-old Ahmad Khan Rahami, a suspect in Saturday’s bombings, concern has gr…

The Huffington Post | July 21 – How One Organization is Lifting Up Voices of Muslim Youth Born After 9/11
It’s a voice we all need to hear.
2015

World Religion News | December 29 – “Radical Love”: A Letter of Support for American Muslims
Faith In Brooklyn for Dec. 23

International Business Times | December 24 – Letter Of ‘Radical Love’ For Muslims Signed By 24,000 People, Including Thousands Of Christian Clergy Members
In the wake of increasing backlash against adherents of Islam, members of other faiths are expressing solidarity.

New York Daily News |September 24- Celebrating Eid, defeating Islamophobia: A mission for educators
Today, for the first time, all New York City’s public school students are staying home from school so that Muslim

International Business Times | April 16- Chibok Girls Anniversary: Hundreds Gather In New York To Support #BringBackOurGirls [PHOTOS]
A year after Boko Haram kidnapped the girls from Chibok, hundreds gathered in New York City to show solidarity for the victims.

Brooklyn Daily Eagle | March 29 – Council demands NYPD safety agents for non-public schools
Council demands NYPD safety agents for non-public schools

New York Daily News | February 11- Chapel Hill triple-murder victims were newlyweds and a sister well-known for good works in Raleigh-Durham area
In one video posted online, the young, newlywed dentistry student urges people to donate money to buy supplies for a trip to Turkey.
2014

Haaretz | December 25 – How U.S. Muslims Grapple With the Complexity of Xmas
In the post-9/11 era, some members of this community perform mitzvahs along with Jewish neighbors, getting into the holiday spirit by helping people in need. Others retreat from the frenzy.

Daily News | September 23 – Letitia James creates task force to review hate crimes against Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers
City Public Advocate Letitia James has created a task force charged with looking into a rise in hate crimes against Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers.James is announcing the task force days after the Daily News reported that controversial conservative blogger Pamela Geller is funding ads to run on MTA b…

Brooklyn Daily Eagle | June 15 – BP Adams convenes emergency clergy conference after Charleston shooting
BP Adams convenes emergency clergy conference after Charleston shooting
2013
MONDOWEISS | August 15- Young New York City Muslims speak out on how Islamophobia impacts daily life
Namia Sulaiman, center, speaks out on anti-Muslim sentiment at a New York City press conference August 14. (Photo: Ali Haridopolos) Namia Sulaiman made her way…

Huffington Post | August 1 – Muslims Oppose Raymond Kelly Bid For Homeland Security Secretary
(RNS) Muslim-American groups are mounting a growing campaign to quash the potential nomination of New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly as the ...
2012

Huffington Post | July 16- Ordinary Muslims Doing Extraordinary Things
Does a reference to Muslims trigger thoughts of folks organizing food pantries, park cleanups and low-cost health clinics? Do you envision a helping hand...
MONDOWEISS | March 13- Muslim activists give NYPD chief Ray Kelly the cold shoulder
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and NYPD chief Ray Kelly (Photo: AP) Ray Kelly, the current head of the New York Police Department (NYPD) and a potential future mayoral…