Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
In her new book Leading While Muslim (Rowman & Littlefield, 2018), Dr. Debbie Almontaser examines the lived experiences of American Muslim principals to determine whether global events, political discourse, and the media coverage of Islam and Muslims post-9/11 have affected their leadership and spirituality. Leading While Muslim is intended to help readers gain an understanding … Read more
This talk features a candidate forum where local community members heard directly from City Council District 20 contenders on pressing neighborhood issues, civic engagement, and policy priorities in the lead-up to the 2017 election. It provides insight into how candidates articulate their visions for public service and community representation.
This talk convenes participants to engage in thoughtful discussion and exchange perspectives on issues affecting Asian American communities, fostering deeper understanding and collective insight. It highlights community voices and shared experiences as foundations for dialogue and civic engagement.
Whether you are registered to vote in District 1 (Lower Manhattan, including Chinatown and the Lower East Side) or you have interests in the area, this is your opportunity to hear from the candidates themselves on how they would approach important issues such as zoning, environment, immigration, business development and much more.