Tag: South Brunswick Human Relations Commission
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Ramadan Reflections
South Brunswick Human Relations Commission, Islamic Center host evening of prayer on first night of Muslim holiday SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. Azra Baig, chairwoman of the South Brunswick Human Relations Commission, said Muslims…
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Teen allegedly steals car, causes fatal crash on Princeton-Kingston Road; flags lowered in South Brunswick to honor victim
An attempt to steal a car from a Clover Lane, Princeton, driveway led to the deaths of a 15-year-old Newark resident and a 61-year-old Kendall Park woman when the teenager, who was allegedly driving a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee, slammed head-on into the woman’s Acura RDX sport utility vehicle on Route 27/Princeton-Kingston Road Nov. 7,…
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King re-enactor will deliver ‘I Have a Dream’ speech on Jan. 24
The South Brunswick Public Library is offering residents a chance to view the virtual event, The Life and Times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at 2 p.m. Jan. 24. King re-enactor J.J, who has portrayed the civil rights leader around the country and at the National Theatre of Arts and Education, will be joining…
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Workshop on combatting bias and prejudice will be presented by South Brunswick Library on July 15
As part of the South Brunswick Library’s virtual Continuing Community Conversations Event, “Stop Bias – Bias, Prejudice & Stereotypes – How Do they Impact Us? Learn to Recognize, Respond and Report” will be held at 7 p.m. July 15. The discussion will feature David S. Leonardis, Training & Outreach liaison, Prosecutors Supervision & Training Bureau,…
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South Brunswick Human Relations Commission recognized for unifying the community
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Human Relations Commission (HRC) has been recognized for its efforts in combating incidences of racism, bias and hate crimes locally and across the nation. On July 23, South Brunswick Mayor Charlie Carley and Township Council Members adopted a resolution recognizing the group for its “Faith, Conversation and Coffee”…
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South Brunswick Human Relations Commission hold ‘Faith, Conversation, Coffee’ event
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Human Relations Commission held its sixth meeting in a series of events titled “Faith, Conversation and Coffee” on March 7 at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church in South Brunswick. The Rev. Canon Robert Lynam presented on Catholicism and the season of Lent and highlighted the similarities among the various…
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Faith, Conversation and Coffee to be held March 7
The South Brunswick Human Relations Commission presents its sixth of a series of events titled “Faith, Conversation and Coffee” at 7 p.m. on March 7 at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, 45 Henderson Road, Kendall Park section of South Brunswick. Learn, explore, interact and build bridges of peace and understanding amongst South Brunswick’s diverse community,…
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Human Relations Commission to explore building bridges within communities
The South Brunswick Human Relations Commission will present “Faith, Conversation & Coffee” from 7-8 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Shree Swaminarayan Hindu temple, 329 Culver Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. All are welcome to attend a lecture of learning and exploring to build bridges within the community. RSVP by emailing [email protected].
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Dozens learn about the basics of Islam
Subhead: Judaism will be explored during next ‘Faith, Conversation and Coffee’ event SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Dozens of people of diverse faiths joined together to gain insight into the Islamic faith. The South Brunswick Human Relations Commission (SBHRC) presented its second “Faith, Conversation and Coffee” event on April 25 at the Islamic Society of Central Jersey…