JCRC-NY hails historic moment as Julie Menin becomes first Jewish Speaker of NYC Council
Julie Menin was, today, elected Speaker of the New York City Council, becoming the first Jewish person to hold the...
Sa’ar Makes Historic First Diplomatic Visit to Somaliland, Signals Push for Mutual Recognition
Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar, has described his official visit to Somaliland as historic, declaring Israel’s determination to deepen relations...
Mayor Malick-Lowe Hails Mohammed bin Rashid at 20 Years on Throne, Seeks Support for African Women Leaders
The Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, has congratulated His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and...
Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace – IV: Why Jewish Sectarian History Matters for a Culture of Peace
By Rebecca Abrahamson Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace that can be used in school systems worldwide...
Trump Warns Colombian President After Capture of Venezuela’s Maduro, Sparks Regional Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Colombian President Gustavo Petro following a U.S. military operation that...
AU Expresses Grave Concern Over Developments in Venezuela, Calls for Dialogue and Restraint
The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the worsening situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, citing reports...
Schumer Condemns Trump’s Military Action Against Venezuela, Demands Immediate Briefing of Congress
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D–N.Y.) has strongly criticised President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military action against Venezuela without...
Muslims and Jewish New Yorkers Launch ‘Unbreakable Bond’ Initiative, Pledge United Stand Against Antisemitism
Muslim and Jewish leaders in New York have launched a new interfaith initiative tagged “The Unbreakable Bond”, reaffirming a shared...
Critics Accuse Mayor Mamdani of Weakening Protections for Jewish New Yorkers on First Day in Office
Newly sworn-in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing sharp criticism from pro-Israel groups and Jewish community advocates following...
Mali, Burkina Faso Impose Reciprocal Travel Ban on US Citizens After Washington’s Restrictions
Mali and Burkina Faso have announced a travel ban on United States citizens in a tit-for-tat response to restrictions imposed...
Mamdani Sworn In as NYC Mayor
New York City ushered in a new political era on January 1, 2026, as Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as...
Drammeh Urges Reassessment of Muslim World’s Stance on Israel
Sheikh Musa Drammeh, President of Muslims-Israel Dialogue, has called on Muslims worldwide to critically reassess long-held positions on Israel and...
Muslim Nations, OIC Reject Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland
Foreign ministers from over 20 countries, alongside the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), have jointly condemned Israel’s recognition of the...
Heated Global Reactions as Kuwait Rejects Somaliland Recognition
Kuwait’s firm rejection of Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state has sparked a wave of intense reactions across...
AU Rejects Somaliland Recognition
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has firmly rejected any move to recognise Somaliland...
Israel Recognises Somaliland
File Source: Google Israel has become the first country in the world to formally recognise Somaliland, marking a major diplomatic...
Marriage Is Failing in Silence — And the Lies We Tell Are Making It Worse
Chief Editor, New York Parrot Author of The Marriage Ledge Marriage Is Not Dying — Honesty Is Marriage is not collapsing...
Mother Jailed for Nine Years after Shaking Three-Month-Old Baby to Death
A 24-year-old woman, Nazli Merthoca, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for killing her three-month-old daughter, Kaylani Kalanzi,...
Trump Signs Executive Order Classifying Fentanyl as ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction’
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order formally classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, escalating his...
Global Imams Council Condemns Bondi Beach Terror Attack
The Global Imams Council has condemned in strong terms the terrorist attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach, Sydney,...
Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace – Part III
Judah the Macabee and the Macabee of the Muslim Ummah - Al Ghazali: Resisting the Inappropriate Intrusions of Greek Thought...
Eric Adams Condemns Sydney Antisemitic Attack, Warns Against ‘Globalizing the Intifada’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has strongly condemned a recent antisemitic terror attack in Sydney, Australia, describing it as...
UN Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Drone Attack on UNISFA Base in Sudan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the three drone strikes that struck the logistics base of the United...
Banjul Mayor Malick-Lowe Highlights Women’s Role in Transforming Informal Transport at Riyadh Mobility Conference
Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick-Lowe, has emphasized the critical role of women in shaping safer and more inclusive transport systems...
Queen Mother Blakely decries deed theft, seeks justice at Harlem press conference
HARLEM, New York — Community leaders, legal advocates, activists, and residents gathered on Monday at 477 West 142nd Street in...
Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace: Understanding “Amen”: How Historiography Solves an Interfaith Puzzle
In my previous article on building a curriculum for peace, I emphasized the importance of historiography - the study of...
Nigerian Military Hailed for Foiling Coup, Restoring Democracy in Benin Republic
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the swift and decisive intervention of the Nigerian Armed Forces in helping to restore...
Trump Receives Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup Draw in Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump was on Friday presented with the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize during the World Cup draw ceremony...
Mayor of Banjul Malick-Lowe Raises Alarm Over “Degrading Politics,” Urges President Barrow to Protect Women in Public Life
Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick-Lowe, has expressed strong concern over what she describes as a rapidly deteriorating political climate in...
NYC Council Passes Key Measures on Emergency Response, Student Transit, Housing Protections
New York City Council Member Amanda Farías says the Council has passed several critical pieces of legislation aimed at easing...
Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace
Rediscovering Shared Histories to Build a More Peaceful Future What if religion, rather than dividing humanity, could teach us...
White House Shuts Down Over Security Threat, Trump Reacts
The White House and several federal buildings in Washington, D.C., were placed on lockdown Wednesday following a shooting incident near...
Renowned Civil Rights Activist, Muslim Leader Imam Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin Dies
Imam Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown, a nationally respected civil rights activist, Muslim leader, and lifelong...
AU Commission Decries “Despicable” Abduction of Nigerian Schoolchildren, Demands Swift Justice
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has condemned the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers...
Banjul Mayor Malick-Lowe Announces Major Partnerships After “Highly Productive” Visit to China
Banjul Mayor Rohey Malick-Lowe says her recent official visit to Nanning, China, has yielded significant gains for the Gambian capital,...
ECOWAS Sounds Alarm as Terrorism Threatens Entire West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned that terrorism has escalated beyond the Sahel and Lake Chad...
JCRC-NY Condemns Violent Protest Outside Park East Synagogue, Calls for Full Investigation
File Source: Google The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) has condemned the violent protest that took place...
Texas Lawmakers Condemn Governor Abbott’s Proclamation Targeting Muslim Organizations
A group of Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives, led by State Representative Salman Bhojani, has criticized Governor...
Mayor Adams Unveils Restored Soccer Fields on Randall’s Island After Making $5 Million Investment
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa, and...
South Bronx Celebrates Completion of $1.7 Billion Hunts Point Access Project
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has hailed the completion of the $1.7 billion Hunts Point Access Improvement Project as a...
Minaj Calls for Global Action to Protect Nigerian Christians, Praises Trump’s Advocacy
American rapper Nicki Minaj has issued a powerful call for urgent international action to protect Christians facing violent persecution in...
Banjul Mayor Malick-Lowe Announces New Partnership Milestone with Nanning, China
Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick-Lowe, has announced significant gains in the city’s long-standing partnership with Nanning, China, following a high-level...
Maga girls abductions: Danko-Wasagu refutes U.S. lawmaker’s claim, confirms ‘all’ victims Muslim
The Chairman of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area in Kebbi State-Nigeria, Hussaini Aliyu, has firmly dismissed a widely circulated claim by...
Texas Governor Abbott Designates Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR as Terrorist and Criminal Organizations
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has formally designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist...
Trump Urges House Republicans to Release Epstein Files, Calls Controversy a “Democrat Hoax”
U.S. President, Donald J. Trump, has called on House Republicans to vote in favor of releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files,...
TANY Joins Statewide Coalition to Combat Rising Auto Insurance Premiums
File Source: Google The Trucking Association of New York (TANY) has joined forces with Citizens for Affordable Rates (CAR) in...
New Yorkers to Host Appreciation Dinner in Honor of Mayor Adams
A group of appreciative New Yorkers will on December 2, 2025, host an appreciation dinner in honor of the 110th...
Muslims mourn passing of Imam Al-Hajj Talib Abdur Rashid
One of the most revered voices in Black American Islam, Imam Al-Hajj Talib Abdur-Rashid of The Mosque of Islamic Brotherhood,...
Blumberg Fellowship opens applications for 2025–26 cohort, calls for new generation of Jewish civic leaders
The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) has officially opened applications for the 2025–26 Blumberg Fellowship for Jewish...
Turkish Community Activist Raises Alarm Over “Crisis of Representation” at Türkiye’s New York Consulate
A prominent Turkish American community activist, Ibrahim Kurtulus, has written to Türkiye’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Hakan Fidan, alleging...
FBI Offers $25,000 Reward for Fugitive Wanted in Newark Federal Building Incident
File Source: FBI The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to...
Community Activist Kurtulus Calls for Termination of NYC Official Over Alleged Islamophobic Post
A Staten Island community activist has formally called on the Office of Mayor Eric Adams to terminate Assistant Commissioner Erick...
Bronx BP Gibson Hosts Reso-A Funding Session for Schools, Community Institutions
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has thanked residents, educators, and community leaders who attended an informational session on Reso-A capital...
Adams, Hochul Unveil Plan to Extend Roosevelt Island Lease, Launch Long-Term Development Strategy
File Source: Google New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul have announced a new framework...
NYC Launches In-School Banking Pilot to Boost Financial Literacy for Public School Students
File Source: Google New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) and NYC...
Singer Akon Detained in Georgia Over Traffic Warrant
Aliaune Badara Thiam, popularly known as Akon, was briefly detained in Georgia, USA last week due to an outstanding traffic...
NYC Expands Programs Linking Foster Youth to Free College, Coaches, Career Opportunities
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Commissioner Jess Dannhauser have announced a major expansion...
From Conflict to Covenant: Rediscovering the Sacred Bridge Between Islam and Israel
In a world consumed by fear, prejudice, and politics, the moral duty of faith has never been more urgent. From...
North Korea Heavily Censors Premier League Broadcasts, Cuts South Korean Players
North Korea’s state broadcaster, Korean Central Television (KCTV), has begun airing delayed and heavily censored English Premier League (EPL) matches...
VIDEO: Wizkid’s Surprise Visit Sets New York Abuzz with Afrobeats Energy
Global Afrobeats superstar Wizkid electrified New York City with an unexpected appearance that drew throngs of fans and music lovers...