ADC Engaged with communities in Florida and New York
Washington, DC | www.adc.org | September 9, 2010 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) commends the voices of tolerance and understanding that have spoken against the planned “Burn a Quran Day.” The event, organized by a “Dove World Outreach Center” church in Gainesville, Florida, has been met with strong opposition in response to its hateful and bigoted intentions and messaging. Voices opposing the event have come from government officials, community leaders, religious leaders, and international leaders. ADC has been engaged with the local communities in Florida, as well as the appropriate government authorities, to ensure the safety of the Arab and Muslim communities.
ADC has also been engaged with communities in New York, and will be taking part in events over the weekend promoting unity and tolerance. ADC will be represented by ADC Legal Director, Abed Ayoub, at the “Synopsis of Critical Thinkers: How the World Changed after 9/11.” The two-day conference can be viewed online by visiting www.howtheworldchanged.org. Those in New York can attend by purchasing tickets at www.howtheworldchanged.org.
In response to the proposed act of incitement and prejudice by the misnamed “Dove Center,” a coalition of inter-faith groups has planned a series of counter events in the State of Florida. ADC encourages members in Florida to participate in the counter events and stand for equality and justice. The events over the next three days include:
New York, NY:
September 11-12, 2010 – How The World Changed After 9/11: A Symposium of Critical Thinkers. ADC's Legal Director, Abed Ayoub, will be speaking on the panel "Islamophobia and the Rise of Hate in the U.S. Can't attend? View the panels online.
Gainesville, FL:
Friday, September 10, 2010 – Islam On Campus “Goody Bag” distribution on University of Florida campus. Also there will be a Gathering for Peace, Understanding and Hope (Interfaith Event) at the Trinity United Methodist Church.
September 11, 2010, Saturday – Gainesville Muslim Initiative Event in conjunction with Project Downtown. The event will be held in the evening at Bo Diddley Community Plaza in downtown Gainesville. Events scheduled include, Project Downtown’s weekly feeding of the homeless, distribution of dental hygiene bags to the homeless, blood/food/book drive, blood pressure screenings. Event will culminate with Interfaith Vigil in conjunction with other city leaders.
Monday, September 13, 2010 – Quran 101 Event at University of Florida organized by Islam On Campus, the Muslim student association on campus.
Miami, FL (South Florida):
Saturday, September 11, 2010 – 9/11 Unity Rally and Candle Light Vigil -- the event will be held at the Torch of Friendship (Downtown Miami) located at 301 N. Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL.
