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AMMWEC Hosts Historic National Coalition Conference Against Antisemitism in Washington, D.C.
By: The New York Community Channel
Continuing efforts to combat antisemitism and promote interfaith unity. More than 70 Muslim leaders from across the United States gathered in Washington, D.C., under the leadership of Anila Ali, founder of the American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), and delivered a clear and united message:
“Antisemitism has no place in our country.”
The gathering reflected a shared commitment among faith leaders and community organizations to stand together against hatred, religious intolerance, and extremism while strengthening relationships between America’s diverse religious communities.
The conference began with interfaith prayers led by Pastor Leon Benjamin, Sheikh Musa Drammeh, and Rabbi Alex Harris, setting a tone of mutual respect and cooperation. Jewish leaders from across the country joined the event, including representatives of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), represented by Jackie Subar, as well as Hadassah, community leader Andrew Zeidman, and several prominent rabbis. They expressed their gratitude to their Muslim brothers and sisters for taking a public stand against antisemitism and for their commitment to building lasting partnerships.
Representatives from numerous coalition partner organizations participated in the conference, including Combat Antisemitism Movement, Anti-Defamation League (ADL), ISGAP, StandWithUs Canada, Hadassah, Sharaka, Center for Jewish Impact, Valley Beit Midrash, Empower Women Media, Neshama – Association of Jewish Chaplains, Jewish Women International, Cultural Diplomacy Development Foundation (CDDF), The Bridge Multicultural & Advocacy Project, Free Mind, End Jew Hatred, The New York Board of Rabbis, United States Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR), Sephardic Heritage International DC, JCAWA, Young Jewish Conservatives, Middle East Forum, JOFA – Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance, Uri L’Tzedek, IPC, Torat Chayim, NEBAF, IASWC, The Abrahamic Movement, Council of Muslims Against Antisemitism, Women for Afghan Women, Muslims Facing Tomorrow, Gratz College, Jerusalem Interfaith Center, L4M Forum for Learning, Project S.A.V.E., AZA, Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism, National ACE, IRF Secretariat, IRF Pakistan, Immigrant Development Center, City of Atlanta, Atlanta Israel Coalition, Office of Women Empowerment, The Common Bond Alliance, Bolte900, Abraham Global Peace Initiative, Project Legacy, ETHAN, EADM, The Lawfare Project, Kulanu, and IMPACT, among many others.
The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) successfully hosted its National Coalition Conference on Antisemitism & Hate at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The conference brought together a broad coalition of religious, civic, educational, and human rights organizations to strengthen cooperation in combating antisemitism, religious intolerance, discrimination, and all forms of hate.
Throughout the conference, participants discussed practical strategies for addressing antisemitism, religious hatred, racism, misinformation, and extremism while encouraging stronger interfaith cooperation and community engagement. They also highlighted the importance of protecting religious freedom, defending human dignity, and fostering peaceful coexistence among people of all faiths and backgrounds.
AMMWEC leadership thanked all coalition partners for their participation and reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to expanding its national coalition by welcoming additional institutions dedicated to combating hate and strengthening relationships across communities.
The conference concluded with a renewed pledge from participating organizations to continue working together through education, advocacy, and dialogue to build a more inclusive, respectful, and peaceful society. Organizers also invited additional organizations to join the growing coalition and support future initiatives that promote unity, mutual understanding, and lasting cooperation.
July 9 Rally Against the Flatbush Shelter
By: The New York Community Channel
July 9 rally against the Flatbush shelter
New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis, Assemblymember Kalman Yeger, civic organizations, homeowners and community aders on Thursday, July 9, held a rally on the steps of the Holiday Inn at 5244 Kings Highway in Flatbush, Brooklyn, where they demanded that the city immediately reverse its decision to convert the existing Families with Children shelter into a single adult men’s shelter.
Louis, the daughter of Haitian and Bahamian immigrants, told Caribbean Life that the rally brought together residents from Community Boards 17 and 18, “who expressed outrage over what they described as a complete lack of transparency from the New York City Department of Homeless Services.”
Louis, who represents the 45th Council District in Brooklyn, said speakers criticized what she described as “the city’s decision to move families out of the facility and announce the conversion without notifying elected officials, community boards, or neighborhood stakeholders.”
Louis emphasized that the community has “consistently supported shelters serving families and children, partnering with providers to ensure vulnerable New Yorkers have access to housing while integrating into the neighborhood.”
She argued that replacing the facility with a single adult men’s shelter “fundamentally changes the nature of the site and should never have occurred without meaningful public engagement.
Farah Louis, Community Leaders Rally Against Proposal For Men’s Shelter
“We are not here because this community lacks compassion,” Louis said. “We are here because this administration made a life-changing decision about our neighborhood without ever speaking to the people who live here.
“For years, Flatlands has welcomed families, supported shelter providers, and demonstrated what true partnership looks like,” she added. “Yet Commissioner Erin Dalton chose to bypass this community entirely. We never received a phone call, a meeting, or even the basic courtesy of a conversation.
“We are calling on Mayor Mamdani to reverse this proposal, preserve this site as a Families with Children shelter, and restore the trust that this administration has broken,” Louis said.
Yeger, who represents Assembly District 41 in Brooklyn, joined Louis in urging the administration to reconsider the proposal, stressing that major changes affecting neighborhoods require meaningful consultation with local residents and elected officials.
Community leaders also addressed the crowd, including Gerard Brewster of Utica to Flatbush Initiatives, who opened the rally by calling for greater accountability and respect for community voices in government decision-making.
Arnelle Williams, president of the Flatbush Flatlands Civic Association, and Kenny Jean-Baptiste spoke on behalf of neighborhood residents, highlighting years of community investment and expressing concern that “another major policy decision was being imposed without public input.”
Louis said the rally concluded with a unified call for the Mamdani administration and Department of Homeless Services to “immediately reverse the proposed conversion, preserve the site as a Families with Children shelter, and commit to meaningful engagement with the community before making future siting decisions.
“Our message is simple,” Louis said. “Communities deserve honesty, respect, and a voice in decisions that directly affect their neighborhoods.
“We will continue standing with our residents until this proposal is reversed and this administration honors its commitment to transparency and partnership,” she added.