San Francisco unveils prayer rooms at high-volume vaccination sites during Ramadan
By Lisa Fernandez
SAN FRANCISCO - Waiting in line for a vaccine can sometimes take a bit of time.
So the San Francisco health department, along with District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney and Human Rights Commissioner and Interfaith Council Board Member Hala Hijazi, decided to open up prayer rooms at high-volume vaccination sites during Ramadan for Muslims who are fasting and praying during their holiest month. Equity and access to critical services by underserved and vulnerable populations have led to increased trust within our diverse communities and with the City, Hijazi said in a statement. Whether we are providing food vouchers to residents in the Tenderloin or safe places to get vaccinated and pray during these difficult times, we are meeting the needs of our communities where they live, work, play, and pray.
Anti-Asian Hate is Vastly Underreported in New York City. Here are Some Ways to Get Help.
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Hate crimes against elderly Asians in New York are vastly underreported. Here’s some information on what defines a hate crime, how to report incidents to the police, and ways to document your experience if you don’t want to get the police involved.
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New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act legalized recreational cannabis in New York State on March 31, 2021. While it will take some time to organize and implement many aspects of the law such as the issuing of registrations, licenses, and permits to sell and distribute cannabis there are immediate consequences related to employee cannabis possession and use that took effect upon Governor Andrew Cuomo’s signature.
Effective March 31, 2021, the following acts are lawful for persons 21 years of age or older:
Possessing, displaying, purchasing, obtaining, or transporting up to three ounces of cannabis.
Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya unveils powerful & timely installation in Meatpacking District
The installation from the NYC Commission on Human Rights and Public Artist in Residence Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya integrates visual art and technology to create a large-scale sculptural representation of the stories of survivors.
NEW YORK, NY
.- The New York City Commission on Human Rights announces the latest work from Public Artist in Residence (PAIR) Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya entitled May We Know Our Own Strength. Located in Meatpacking District in partnership with the local Business Improvement District (BID), the interactive installation transforms the accounts of survivors of sexual and gender-based violence into large, room-scale sculptures. The installation employs sixteen internet-connected printers, placed in a high-traffic storefront window, that will relay anonymous survivors stories provided through an online submission form.
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