New migrants from Africa have joined a changing community in Bedford-Stuyvesant, where they have injected more youthful energy but also brought challenges. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Mosques”
Why Ramadan Generates Millions in Charitable Giving Every Year
By Gotham Rex on April 29, 2022
During the Muslim holy month, there is a strong focus on helping others. Source: New York Times
Bronx Apartment Building Was Home to a Large African Community
By Gotham Rex on January 9, 2022
Many residents of the high-rise sought it out for its close-knit feel and proximity to area mosques. Source: New York Times
Staying Apart, But Praying Together
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2020
As the coronavirus surges again, houses of worship in New York struggle to serve their communities safely. Source: New York Times
The Pandemic Upends Islam’s Holiest Month
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2020
Zoom calls and socially distant food drives have replaced family gatherings and community prayers. Source: New York Times