CORRECTION: On Eve of September 11th Hundreds Expected at Candlelight Vigil in Support of Religious Freedom

New York Neighbors for American Values to Host Vigil Supporting Right of Muslim Americans to Build a Community Center at 51 Park Place

NEW YORK, NY (09/09/2010)(readMedia)-- On September 10th, New York Neighbors for American Values, a coalition of more than 100 prominent civic, religious, civil liberties and civil rights organizations will host a vigil supporting religious freedom and welcoming the proposed Islamic community center to lower Manhattan, reaffirming a commitment to American values.

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WHO:

New York Neighbors for American Values: A coalition of over 100 organizations representing religious groups, interfaith organizations, civic groups, community groups, good government groups and labor unions

Congressman Keith Ellison (DFL-MN)

New York elected officials

New York religious leaders
WHAT:

Candlelight Vigil
WHEN: Saturday September 11, 2010 at 12:00AM
WHERE: Intersection of Murray and Church streets
Stage located on southwest corner facing south
New York , New York
NOTES:

New Yorkers will begin to gather at 7:15 p.m.

A program of speakers begins at 8 p.m.