‘Black Mass’ at Harvard: Not a black and white issue

When I first heard about the planned “Black Mass” reenactment at Harvard Extension School, scheduled for tonight (Monday), I had mixed feelings. (Update: Organizers have announced they are moving the event to an off-campus site.) I am an atheist and an advocate of free expression. But as a member of the Harvard community, this event troubles me—and it raises concerns about…

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Young Islam Conference

March 17, 2014   The Young Islam Conference sees itself as both a forum for dialogue and a mouthpiece for young Muslims and non-Muslims alike. It seeks to counter prejudice and negative ideas about Islam in Germany. Shohreh Karimian spoke to Esra Küçük, the managing director of the Young Islam Conference, about the forum’s background…

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Union of Islamic Communities in Spain (UCIDE) note

December 12, 2013   We, the Union of Islamic Communities in Spain (UCIDE) view with concern the alarming news about the replacing of Muslim staff and of other religious convictions in certain areas of the Army, based on of religious prejudice and discrimination.   UCIDE: http://www.ucide.org/es/content/defensa-y-lealtad-demostrada-espa%C3%B1

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Growing racism in Europe: Published annual report of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance

October 29, 2013   Financial instability leads to an increase of resentment and prejudice against migrants, Muslims and Roma. Now available online, the annual report of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI ) which shows the level of racism in EU countries. European countries, the report says, must come to terms with their…

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American Jews say others face more discrimination

October 24, 2013   American Jews say they face discrimination in the U.S., but they see Muslims, gays and blacks facing far more. This and other findings from the recently released Pew Research Center’s landmark study on Jewish Americans help make the case that Jews — once unwelcome in many a neighborhood, university and golf club — now find themselves an…

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