Community Programs
We host programs to bring together diverse organizations to network, build collaborations and partnerships, discuss community matters, and strategize solutions for common challenges. Below are some of our past events.
Rising Together
TMN overcame the plethora of obstacles and challenges that 2020 presented and had an incredibly successful year. During the event TMN reflected on the successes of the year and fundraised for the year ahead.
The event featured Comedian and Content Creator, Nadirah P., Mayor Mohamed T. Khairullah of Prospect Park, and our very own Essma Bengabsia
Combatting Racism and aNTI-BLACKNESS IN OUR COMMUNITIES
The Muslim Network, in collaboration with the Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative (MuslimARC), hosted a virtual training for community leaders on “Combatting Racism and Anti-Blackness in Our Communities”. This training explored themes of racial formation, internalized racism, and intercultural conflict.
Research published in 2019 showed that in the United States, “92% of Black Muslims believe that there is a lot of discrimination against Black people, compared to 78% of Black Christians and 66% of non-Black Muslims.” An ISPU study also found that Black Muslims are just as likely to experience racism within the Muslim community as other Black Americans are within their own faith communities.
These trends are evident within the New Jersey Muslim community as well. Our 2020 Needs Assessment showed that 68% of NJ Muslims identify racism as a significant community issue and 54% do not perceive the community as inclusive. As community leaders and organizers, we undoubtedly have a responsibility to help alleviate the exclusivity that our Black brothers and sisters face.
Community Discussion on Mental Health
The historical events of 2020 had shook the world, from a global pandemic that forced the majority of the world to come to a standstill, to the shootings of unarmed Black men and women that have led to protests around the world.
During such chaotic and unprecedented times it was important to have a mental health check and ensure that we do not overlook our own well-being. During this event we discussed the struggle of attaining mental well-being during such difficult times and ways to maintain positive mental health, along with a live Q&A session with our audience.
TMN OFFICE opening celebration
TMN hosted an office celebration to welcome the community to our new office in the Palestinian American Community Center (PACC) and create a networking/collaboration space for attendees. The evening will consist of a comedy performance by Nadirah Pierre, spoken word, ice breaker activities, and a raffle.