Participants at the Candlelight Vigil. Credit: CAIR-NY, all rights reserved
The candlelight vigil on Friday was beautiful and heartwarming. We’re so grateful to everyone who volunteered, spoke, and recorded the event. We think you’ll enjoy these links:
- Photo slideshare from CAIR-NY
- NY1 newscast from the vigil (video)
- AP story with photo essay
- Washington Post reporting
- Newsday.com article (behind paywall)
- Reuters TV: http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=155861213
- AOL News: http://www.aolnews.com/article/mosque-protests-overshadow-ninth-anniversary-of-9-11/19629863
- DNA info:http://www.dnainfo.com/20100907/midtown/new-yorks-muslims-prepare-for-end-of-ramadan-911-anniversary
- Indypendent: http://www.indypendent.org/2010/09/11/on-night-before-911-new-yorkers-voice-strong-support-for-muslim-community-center/
It was also great to see a group of progressive New York bloggers come together in support of Park 51. Thanks to Michael Bouldin of The Daily Gotham.
