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THE 9/11 ARTS PROJECT
The 9/11 Arts Project uses the arts to connect the diverse D.C. community and to catalyze a citywide healing discourse. Find events around Washington, D.C. by clicking here.
9/11 DAY
Please join the 9/11 Tribute Movement by briefly describing what you will do this year, a good deed, charitable activity, or other plans, to honor the 9/11 victims, survivors and those that rose in service in response to the attacks. Leave your tribute here.
These materials were developed by federal grantees and agencies in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001. The materials are provided as a convenience for teachers and others seeking resources for teaching about September 11. To learn more please click here.
9/11 STORIES: OUR VOICES, OUR CHOICES
Ten years since the attacks of 9/11, it is more pressing than ever that we learn the vital lessons of how to live together peacefully. Towards this end, September 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows has launched a new website: 9/11 Stores: Our Voices, Our Choices. Learn more about their stories here.
ABRAHAM'S PATH
Abraham's Path is a route of walking and cultural tourism which follows the footsteps of Abraham or Ibrahim through the Middle East. To learn more about the path click here.
AN AMERICA FOR ALL OF US - SAALT
This campaign by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) seeks to ensure that the experiences of South Asians, Arab Americans, Muslims and Sikhs over the past decade are part of our observations and understanding as we approach the 10-year anniversary of 9/11. Find campaign information, videos, and get involved here.
BE2021
Be2021 will capitalize on the tenth anniversary of 9/11 to envision and work towards a better world in 2021 – twenty years after 9/11. Express your vision for 2021 here.
I SPEAK FOR MYSELF
I Speak for Myself is a collection of 40 personal essays written by American Muslim women under the age of 40, all of whom were born and raised in the US. It is a showcase of the true diversity found in American Islam. To learn more please click here.
INTERFAITH YOUTH CORE
Across the country, Muslims and Hindus, Jews and Christians, Buddhists and non-religious, are coming together in a movement of interfaith
cooperation. They are proving that the 21st century can be defined by cooperation between diverse communities instead of conflict. For information about the IFYC click here. For a way to mobilize within your college community check out IFYC's Better Together program here.
NEW YORK NEIGHBORS FOR AMERICAN VALUES
New York Neighbors for American Values works in New York City to promote and defend the constitutional and American values of religious freedom, diversity and equality while fighting against anti-Muslim bigotry and discrimination against our neighbors no matter what their ethnicity, national origin or religion. For more information click here.
ONE AMERICA
OneAmerica advances the fundamental principles of democracy and justice at the local, state and national levels by building power within immigrant communities in collaboration with key allies. Get involved here.
Peaceful Tomorrows is an organization founded by family members of those killed on September 11th who have united to turn our grief into action for peace. By developing and advocating nonviolent options and actions in the pursuit of justice, we hope to break the cycles of violence engendered by war and terrorism. Learn more about Peaceful Tomorrows here.
PUBLIC CONVERSATIONS PROJECT
The Public Conversations Project prevents and transforms conflicts driven by deep differences in identity, beliefs, or values. Find a fantastic page of resources here.
SHELBYVILLE MULTIMEDIA
Developed by Active Voice, Shelbyville Multimedia is a platform to promote community-building and harmony between native-born Americans, immigrants and refugees nationwide. Find events, videos, and other ways to get involved here.
UNHEARD VOICES OF 9/11
Muslim, Sikh, South Asian, and Arab American communities continue to endure troubling attacks from fellow Americans in the form of hate crimes, employment discrimination, school bullying, profiling and other forms of discrimination. This website is meant to give these unheard voices a voice. These are the stories of our community members unfiltered, in their own words. These are the unheard voices of 9/11.
VOICES FOR PEACE: NONVIOLENT STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE
Voices for Peace was developed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The site provides a collection of resources for exploring alternatives to violence for promoting political change. Explore more by clicking here.
WELCOMING AMERICA
Welcoming America is a national, grassroots-driven collaborative that works to promote mutual respect and cooperation between foreign-born and U.S.-born Americans. Join the online Welcoming movement by clicking here.
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We're inspired by the Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III's faith-based support of marriage equality and the dignity of all people.
My Catholic faith and my experience of family have taught me that God has more than enough love to go around for everyone, gay or straight.
Auburn Seminary was proud to join a coalition of religious women's organizations in congratulating Catholic nuns on their inspiring work to feed the hungry, cloth the poor, and advocate for the least among us, despite recent attacks on their views.
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