CAIR: Rep. Ellison, CAIR-NY to Join 9/10 Vigil in Support of American Values

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Council on American-Islamic Relations

Sep 07, 2010, 03:28 ET

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NEW YORK, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On September 10, CAIR–NY will join New York Neighbors for American Values, a coalition of more than 80 civic, interfaith and civil rights groups, at a candlelight vigil on the eve of the anniversary of the 9/11 in support of religious freedom, diversity, equality, and the rights of American Muslims to build a community center at 51 Park Place.

The program will include music and words of wisdom from faith leaders and elected officials. [NOTE: Please wear white in solidarity, bring candles and American flags, but no signs.]

WHAT: New York Neighbors for American Values Candlelight Vigil

WHEN Friday, September 10, 2010, 7:15 pm (Sundown) – 10:00 pm

WHERE: Intersection of Church Street and Park Place, New York, NY

WHO:

  • Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN)
  • Councilwoman Gale Brewer
  • Imam Khalid Latif
  • Rev. Katherine Henderson
  • Rabbi Michael Feinberg
  • Hansdeep Singh

CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties group. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

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CONTACT: CAIR-NY Community Affairs Director Faiza N. Ali, 212-870-2002, 718-724-3041, E-Mail: [email protected]; CAIR-NY Civil Rights Director Aliya Latif, 212-870-2002, 732-429-4268, E-Mail: [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-488-8787 or 202-744-7726, E-Mail: [email protected]; CAIR Communications Coordinator Amina Rubin, 202-488-8787, 202-341-4171, E-Mail: [email protected]

SOURCE Council on American-Islamic Relations

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