MEDIA ADVISORY: CAIR-NY to Join Sikh Coalition and Civil Rights Allies for Day of Action Against Hate in Richmond Hill, Queens

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(NEW YORK, N.Y., 06/23/22)—On Friday, June 24, the New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) will join the Sikh Coalition and other civil rights allies in a Day of Action against hate in response to the growing violence against members of the Sikh community.  

Other organizations scheduled to attend include: 

• Asian American Federation 

• Community Development Corporation (Chhaya) 

• NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC) 

• Soar Over Hate 

• South Queens Women’s March 

WHAT: Queens Day of Action Against Hate 

WHEN: Friday, June 24, 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

WHERE: Gurdwara Sikh Cultural Society Inc.*, 9530 118th St, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419 

CONTACT: CAIR-NY Legal Director Ahmed Mohamed, Esq., 646-481-2103, ahmedmohamed@cair.com 

*Please review guide to visiting a gurudwara (Sikh house of worship) prior to attending. 

SEE:  

• CAIR-NY Condemns Vicious Attack on Elderly Sikh Men in Queens, Applauds NYPD’s Swift Response and Hate Crime Probe 

• Video: CAIR-NY Condemns Attack on Elderly Sikh Man in Queens 

• CAIR-NY Condemns Attack on Elderly Sikh Man in Queens 

• CAIR-NY Condemns Pro-Trump Hate Vandalism of Long Island Sikh Temple 

CAIR-NY's mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

La misión de CAIR-NY es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.

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CONTACT: Afaf Nasher, Esq. Executive Director, CAIR-NY, 917-669-4006, anasher@cair.com; Ahmed Mohamed, CAIR-NY Legal Director, 646-481-2103, ahmedmohamed@cair.com