New York Ramadan: Muslim Life on the Lower East Side
The Lower East Side is an iconic neighborhood associated with many immigrant and migrant communities, as well as cultural movements. It is, however, rarely thought of in the context of the Muslim community who have called the neighborhood home over time. May is Lower East Side History Month, and this Tenement Talk in partnership with the Muslims for American Progress, will explore the diversity of the Muslim communities on the LES.Panalists Include:
Abeda Khanam, educator, community leader, grew up on Orchard St
Rashidah Ismaili, poet, Benin-immigrant who lived on the LES during the Black Arts Movement
Ali Abbas, writer and filmmaker
Members at the Contributor level and above are able to reserve seats.
If you are a Member and would like to reserve seats, or are interested in membership, contact us at [email protected] or by phone at 646-518-3007.
RSVP to attend Tenement Talk – first-come, first-serve basis
When: Thu., May. 16, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Tenement Museum
103 Orchard St.
212-982-8420
Price: Free with RSVP
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The Lower East Side is an iconic neighborhood associated with many immigrant and migrant communities, as well as cultural movements. It is, however, rarely thought of in the context of the Muslim community who have called the neighborhood home over time. May is Lower East Side History Month, and this Tenement Talk in partnership with the Muslims for American Progress, will explore the diversity of the Muslim communities on the LES.Panalists Include:
Abeda Khanam, educator, community leader, grew up on Orchard St
Rashidah Ismaili, poet, Benin-immigrant who lived on the LES during the Black Arts Movement
Ali Abbas, writer and filmmaker
Members at the Contributor level and above are able to reserve seats.
If you are a Member and would like to reserve seats, or are interested in membership, contact us at [email protected] or by phone at 646-518-3007.
RSVP to attend Tenement Talk – first-come, first-serve basis
Buy tickets/get more info now
