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Media
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Video Highlights
What exactly is Imam Feisal doing on his trip to the Middle East? CNN's Randi Kaye reports. Watch video here
Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf's speech at Intersections. Watch video here
Mayor Bloomberg: "Dialogue Needs to Be Civil." Watch video here
NY Governor David Patterson: "Can't Force Center to Move." Watch video here
Family Member of 9/11 Victim Beautifully Explains Why The Intolerant Are Wrong. Watch video here
Julie Clawson recently wrote a compelling article about the Cordoba House in Sojourners, the Christian publication founded by Jim Wallis. This represents just one example of the support we are receiving from the Christian American community. We appreciate the support, and embrace the interconnectivity of all faiths in America. You can read her article, titled, “Forgiveness, Fear, and the Mosque at Ground Zero,” HERE.
Joshua Stanton, from the Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue, and Zeeshan Suhail of the Muslim Consultative Network, co-wrote an op-ed in the Washington Post in support of the Cordoba House. It is titled “A Symbol of Progress in Lower Manhattan.” Read more HERE.
Here is an op-ed from Downtown Express, the local paper in downtown Manhattan.
“Speaking at last week’s Community Board 1 meeting on Cordoba House was both distressing and heartening. Distressing because too many voices were raised in anger, too many names were called…”
Leaders Unite to Oppose Mark Williams’ Hateful Comments about the Cordoba House
Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer, State Senator Daniel L. Squadron, Council Member Margaret Chin, other elected officials, and community and religious leaders, today stood together outside the proposed location of the Cordoba House in a show of unity against the racist comments made by Tea Party Express Chairman Mark Williams. They were joined by Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf of the Cordoba Initiative, Dhalia Mahmoud of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, and representatives of Community Board 1.
The European Union's decision to pull election observers out of Darfur underscores the impression that the international community is increasingly writing off Sudan's elections, the first multiparty vote in 24 years, as beyond hope. While the EU decision and other pessimistic expressions by the international community are well intentioned, they send the wrong message to the Sudanese People.
By Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf
Dateline: New York, April 5, 2010.
Elections are complicated things. This is true even in the most democratically experienced nations like the United States. The challenges are compounded in a nation like Sudan which has little electoral experience, is underdeveloped in many regions, and has a long history of conflict.
I recently announced that my organization, Cordoba Initiative, would embrace a role as facilitator for dialogue between the US and Sudan. I have made three trips to Sudan to meet with members of the Government, political parties, and civil society organizations, and have been invited to observe the upcoming April elections. These conversations have indeed underscored to me how Sudan's April vote represents risks as well as opportunities.
This site is currently in the process of being redesigned and updated. We thank you for your patience.
Media
For media inquiries, please contact us at media@cordobainitiative.org. Volunteering at Cordoba Initiative Are you interested in volunteering at Cordoba Initiative? To assist with 1) Administration support 2) Special events, please send us your 1) Availability 2) Contact information 3) Something about yourself at volunteer@cordobainitiative.org.
Video Highlights
What exactly is Imam Feisal doing on his trip to the Middle East? CNN's Randi Kaye reports. Watch video here
Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf's speech at Intersections. Watch video here
Mayor Bloomberg: "Dialogue Needs to Be Civil." Watch video here
NY Governor David Patterson: "Can't Force Center to Move." Watch video here
Family Member of 9/11 Victim Beautifully Explains Why The Intolerant Are Wrong. Watch video here
