Ramadan Food Distribution 2021

Volunteers and SEQMC members distribute halal food during Ramadan on April 30, 2021

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SEQMC with the support of the Office of Councilman I. Daneek Miller and more than a half dozen volunteers were pleased to participate in a Ramadan Food Distribution effort on April 30, 2021 on Foch & Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Thank you to all for your assistance and appreciated collaboration.

What Happens After the Ballot?

You are invited to join us on Saturday, February 20, 2021, 2:00 - 3:30 PM, SEQMC in collaboration with the ICNA Council for Social Justice and NYMUCE as we acknowledge and recognize our Beloved Martyred Brother El-Hajj Malik El- Shabazz as our contribution to Black History Month 2021. The virtual event asks the question: "What Happens After the Ballot?"

SEQMC & Queens Defenders Food Distribution

SEQMC collaborated with Queens Defenders to distribute food boxes at the corner of Foch and Guy R. Brewer Blvds. on Friday. November 13, 2020. More than 80 boxes of food and 90 gallons of milk were distributed within 2 hours on a wet and rainy afternoon. Tremendous thanks to Queens Defenders!

EARLY VOTING SUPPORT

SEQMC and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority collaborate in the distribution of PPE while acknowledging and supporting the turnout of early voters on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at York College. Chairs, face screens, masks, hand sanitizer, snacks and general service provider information was provided to more than 800 community residents.

SEQMC's Appeal to Voters

SEQMC encourages and urges every eligible voter to get to the polls during early voting or on November 3rd. This election, like no presidential election in the last 50 years, CAN change the World-- not just this nation! Your Vote is Our Hope. Let's Change the World in 2020.

Collaborative PPE Power Outing

The coming together of several non-profit/service organizations on October 31, 2020 to provide some comfort and PPE to community residents during early voting at York College. Collaborative spirit was high during the 2020 Election during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is how we will survive it, God Willing.

Struggle = Strength

These are difficult times with many struggling. SEQMC prays for the protection, health and safety of All! Ameen.

Voter Registration Saturday

Sunny Saturday voter registration outreach and modest school supplies distribution in Rufus King Park, September 12, 2020.

Voter Registration Push

SEQMC board member, B. Bilal reaches out to residents shopping on Hillside Avenue to register to vote, August 22, 2020.

Seeking New Voters

Voter registration and voter education at Rufus King Park, September 12, 2020.

Voter Registration Outreach

SEQMC conducts voter registration and census form completion at Rufus King Park, Saturday, September 5, 2020.

Muslim Orgs Collaborate for Census & Voting

South East Queens Muslim Collective (SEQMC), the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and New York Muslims United for Civic Engagement (NYMUCE) invite all to the collaborative August 30th event promoting census participation and voter education.

Distributing COVID-19 PPE

Dr. Musa, President of SEQMC carrying PPE masks and hand sanitizer for distribution on Community Night, August 9, 2020.

Response to Police Brutality

SEQMC Board Members attend Islamic Leadership of NY Call out in response to police brutality and killing of George Floyd at Harlem State Office Bldg., June 9, 2020.

Click Here To Understand

A chronology from Eric Garner to George Floyd: the ever-growing list of what black people cannot do without risking their lives.

JUSTICE for George Floyd

The Islamic Circle of North America's Council for Social Justice (ICNA-CSJ) seeks Justice for George Floyd. SEQMC acknowledges this social justice priority for all communities to stand for justice! View its Police Brutailty: Structural Racism

Census Caravan Outreach

SEQMC participates with Queens Borough Complete Count Committee to call out appeals to complete the 2020 Census in South Ozone Park & South Jamaica, August 22, 2020.

Be Counted! 2020 Census

We invite you to download and use this decal alone or with our flier to motivate completion of the 2020 Census. We don't mind if you replace our org name with yours. We need ALL efforts and positive energy to not be shortchanged this census!

CCC Caravan 2.0 Planning

Community organizations discuss plans to cover SE Queens neighborhoods for Caravan 2.0, August 22, 2020.

SE Queens Caravan 2.0

SEQMC members are present on August 22, 2020 in this group image comprised of numerous SE Queens organizations gathered to start today's 2020 Census Caravan 2.0. Cars left Sayres Ave. in Jamaica to promote the census via megaphone, balloons and honking horns to the communities of Rosedale, Queens Village, Jamaica, South Jamaica and South Ozone Park, current low count areas. It was exhilarating! Let's see those census count numbers increase Queens!

SEQMC @ BLM Ave Naming

B. Karriem, SEQMC Vice-Pres. and member of numerous other SE Queens organizations participates with elected officials and community on BLM Ave. for its Jamaica installation, July 30, 2020

Black Lives Matter Avenue

Br. Bilal, SEQMC Vice President layers paint on street signage of Black Lives Matter Avenue on Jamaica Avenue, August 9, 2020.

Summer Census Collaboration

SEQMC, ICNA and the New York Muslims United for Civic Engagement (NYMUCE) collaborate on census outreach on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, August 22, 2020.

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SEQMC's Sis. Najeeullah at King Manor Museum on July 3rd providing Census 2020 information to community residents. 10 questions in less than 10 minutes to help your community. Complete the census form at the link below.

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SEQMC on 8/6/20 at Community Night on Black Lives Matter Avenue in Jamaica, NY registering new voters, completing Census 2020 forms and voter education literature while distributing recyclable bags, COVID-19 masks and hand sanitizer.

Ramadan Food Distribution

SEQMC and ICNA distributed 700 boxes of halal meals at two SE Queens locations of May 16, 2020. Lines of community residents waited patiently outside of ICNA on 89th Ave.

Ramadan Iftar Food Distribution

Know Your Rights Workshop

This workshop will focus upon housing issues that are related to the COVID-19 pandemic. View it LIVE at our FB page.

SEQMC Census 2020 Flier

Please feel free to download this flier developed by SEQMC and distribute, post on your Facebook page and share on social media to promote completion of the 2020 Census. Change our community to your community; change our organization to yours. We are in this together!

5th Annual Iftar Virtual 2020

Queens Leaders Out Front in DC

Brs. Bilal and Jasbir attend Congressional Black Caucus Black Leadership Summit in Washington, DC, February 2020 to bring information back to our youth and community-at-large.

Preparing Halal Food Boxes

SEQMC and volunteers ready halal food boxes for distribution to community residents at ICNA during Ramadan, May 16, 2020

Dr. Musa Leads NYC 2020 Census Presentation

Rising Star Islamic School Parents and Staff were treated to a NYC 2020 Census presentation at ICNA, March 6, 2020

Know Your Rights Immigration Workshop

SEQMC sponsored an important Know Your Rights Workshop led by J. Kim, Queens Legals Services, on Immigrant Rights Safety and Planning held at ICNA, January 14, 2020

SEQMC at CBC Black Leadership Summit

Brs. Karriem and Singh attend the 2020 Congressional Black Caucus' Black Leadership Summit themed "The Fight For Justice" on February 5 2020

SEQMC at BP Candidates Forum

SEQMC is represented by Br. Bilal at Queens Borough President Candidate Forum, pictured with New York State Senator John Liu and other community leaders on January 19, 2020

SEQMC at Queens Bus Redesign

Srs. Dupass and Ali attend Queens Bus Network Redesign Workshop in January, 2020

BP CCC Census Tabling Duo

SEQMC President, Dr. Musa and Vice-President B. Karriem engaged in Queens BP Complete Count Committee Census 2020 Tabling on January 11, 2020 at Archer Avenue.

MTA Queens Bus Network Redesign

Community residents attend an explanation from elected officials concerning the MTA draft plan to redesign Queens bus routes, York College, February 2020

NYC 2020 Census Weekend Action

May 1-3 NYC Weekend Action to achieve a 100% Complete Census Count. Please complete a census form at mycensus2020.gov as soon as possible. Be Counted!

2019 Turkey Distribution | CM Miller

SEQMC members assist Councilman Miller with SQPA leader Br. Al-Kanu distribute halal turkeys on November 25, 2019, Shiloh Baptist Church, Jamaica, NY.

SE Queens Community Town Hall

Community Leaders and members attend Mayor's Town Hall at August Martin HS, November 13, 2019 in response to increasing neighborhood violence

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Br. Bilal, SEQMC Vice-President with 103rd and 113th Precinct NYPD Officers at November 13, 2019 Mayor's Town Hall at August Martin HS

Family Day Census Tabling

SEQMC attended the South Jamaica Houses (NYCHA) Family Day on September 7th where 2020 Census information was shared.

Early Voting Presentation

Khayriyyah Ali, Treasurer of the South East Queens Muslim Collective speaks at Christ Church International Ministries on October 19th about Early Voting for the upcoming 2019 general election.

2020 Census Tabling @ National Night Out

New SEQMC Board Member Sr. Najeeullah encouraging 2020 Census participation at our National Night Out Queens Borough President's Census Complete Count Committee table

National Night Out 2019

SEQMC and Queens Community Bd 12 members at Baisley Pond Park for National Night Out 2019 with 113th Precinct NYPD

Together for 'Eid ul Adha 2019

Dr. Musa spends time with Imams Ramadan and Musa at Flushing Meadow Park on 'Eid ul Adha

Know Your Rights Workshop

SEQMC "Know Your Rights" Workshop with CUNY-CLEAR, Queens Legal Services at ICNA, July 10, 2019

BP Katz & Hon. V. Cook with SEQMC

Borough President Katz, Assemblywoman Cook and SEQMC Vice President Br. Bilal at National Night Out, August 6, 2019, Baisley Pond Park

Celebrating 'Eid ul Fitr @ City Hall

Khayriyyah H. Ali, SEQMC Treasurer receives Proclamation at the 'Eid ul Fitr Celebration in the NYC Council Chambers, June 6, 2019

2019 Ramadan Community Iftar

4th Annual Ramadan Community Iftar at Rufus King Park, 5/11/2019

Borough President Melinda Katz

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz delivers greetings and well wishes for a Happy Ramadan, 4th Annual Ramadan Community Iftar, 5/11/2019 at Rufus King Park, Jamaica, NY

Dr. Abdus-Salaam Musa's Commencement

Congratulations to Dr. Abdus-Salaam Musa on the conferring of his D. Ministry Degree, 5/2/19, Philadelphia, PA

Sen. Sanders, K. Ali & B. Karriem

Senator James Sanders at the Black Family Empowerment Summit, 4/27 with SEQMC's Khayriyyah Ali and Bilal Karriem, also Community Board 12 Youth Development Committee, Chair

Community Leaders at Summit

Community leaders B. Karriem, M. Bey, Imam Charles Bilal, Dr. Abdus-Salaam Musa, Fed Simmons at Black Family Empowerment Summit, 4/27/19

Imam Aiyub & Dr. Musa at Convention

SEQMC attended the 44th ICNA Convention themed "Healing Humanity."

SEQMC @ The Message Forum

Message Forum participants on the topic: The Hidden Crisis: Women in the Prison Complex, 4/5/2019

SEQMC Tabling at Summit

Dr. Musa greeting participants at the Black Family Empowerment Summit, 4/26/19

SEQMC Board Members at ICNA 44th Convent

Tariq Rahman and Dr. Abdus-Salaam Musa attending the 44th Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) Convention in Washington DC, April, 2019

Dr. Musa @ UCOMO 2019

Dr. Musa representing SEQMC at the 2019 UCOMO Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, 4/2/19

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SEQMC's Dr. Musa and Br. Tariq in Washington DC attending Advocacy Day with UCOMO

SEQMC Attending UCOMO in DC

New York contingent attending United Council of Muslim Organization's Advocacy Day, Washington, DC, 4/2/19

Interfaith Vigil @ JMC, March 17

Br. Musaalih, SEQMC Board member attending Interfaith Vigil in Response to New Zealand Terror Attack at Jamaica Muslim Center with Imam Shamsi Ali and other Faith Leaders

United Against Islamophobia

Imam Aiyub Abdul Baki speaks at the United Against Islamophobia Rally & March, March 24, 2019 Times Square, NYC

We WILL Vote Flier Distribution

SEQMC President Musa handing out We WILL Vote fliers at the Merrick Blvd. Bus Terminal

Public Advocate Candidate with SEQMC

Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams and SEQMC Vice-Pres. B. Karriem

Spreading the Word: We WILL Vote!

Picking up We WILL Vote fliers at a local laundry!

SEQMC Spreading the Word

SEQMC Board Member M. Bey encourages voter to spread the word: We Will Vote!

We Will Vote! Spreading the Word!

SEQMC Member M. Bey distributing We Will Vote in the Public Advocate Special Election fliers in Jamaica, NY

2019 Black & Puerto Rican Caucus

SEQMC Vice President B. Karriem with Assemblyman Charles Barron, February 17, 2019

NYMUCE with Guests at hosted 4th Elected Officials Breakfast, Staten Island, December 2, 2018

2019 NYS Black & Puerto Rican Caucus

NYS Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie with SEQMC Vice Pres. B. Karriem

SEQMC President & Secretary with Public Advocate candidate, Melissa Mark-Viverito at NYMUCE Breakfast, December 2, 2018

Congressman-Elect Rose with SEQMC at Staten Island NYMUCE Breakfast, December 2, 2018

Domestic Violence Week

Councilman Miller, SEQMC Vice President B. Karriem participating in Domestic Violence Week demonstration in Jamaica

NYC Charter Revision Commission representative meets with SEQMC about new NYC Charter proposals information for community awareness

SEQMC hosts Flip Your Ballot Information Session on October 24, 2018 at SUNY-Queens EOC

Br. Bilal, SEQMC Vice-President with US Senator Cory Booker at Congressional Black Caucus Weekend, 2018

SEQMC's Imam Aiyub and Pres. Musa speak to community residents about voter registration and importance of voting on November 6

SEQMC at Hillside Islamic Center's hosting of Atty. General Candidate Letitia "Tish" James, September 2018

Pres. Musa distributing SEQMC's voter education information brochure at Hillside Islamic Center Bar-B-Que after Candidate's Forum

New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson addresses audience at ICNA/Al-Markaz in August, 2018

SEQMC members Br. Bilal, Sr. Khayriyyah and President Musa @ LL Cool J's Basketball Camp, Murdock Park in August for Voter Education/Registration Push

Sr. Khayriyyah with Sr. Beatrice of Neighborhood Bakery @ Murdock Park at LL Cool J's Jump Ball 2018

Khayriyyah Ali, SEQMC Secretary; SUNY-Queens EOC Director; NYS Woman of Distinction, 2018

SEQMC President Musa registering future voters at ICNA

Br. Tariq, member of SEQMC and New York Muslims United for Civic Engagement in Washington DC attending forum

Councilmember I. Daneek Miller with Council Speaker Corey Johnson, SEQMC members Br. Musa and Br. Tariq at ICNA, August 2018

National Night Out Baisley Park

Br. Bilal of SEQMC and Community Bd. 12 Chair Rene Hill at Baisley Pond Park National Night Out Activities

SEQMC President & Vice President _ Jump

SEQMC Working @ JAMSFEST 2018

Distributing Voter Education information to Festival guests... all day long!

SEQMC Meets deBlasio @ Jamaica Campaign

2018 Ramadan Iftar @ Rufus King Park

Sen. Comrie & SEQMC Thank Br. Isaac

2018 Ramadan Community Iftar

Br. Musaalih, SEQMC Board Director attends 2018 NYPD Pre-Ramadan Conference

SEQMC Voter Education Workshop

SEQMC Isaac Parsee City Hall Proclamation 2018

SEQMC Board Member Isaac Parsee receives City Proclamation for 35 years of Service to NYC from City Councilman I. Daneek Miller at 'Eid Celebration 2018

SEQMC Voter Education Workshop

Legal Hand @ Homelessness Forum

Preventing Homelessness Forum

Congressional Award to I. Parsee

SEQMC member and NYC Commission on Human Rights retiree Isaac Parsee being awarded by Congressman Gregory Meeks, 4/27/2018

SEQMC Prevent Homelessness Forum

SEQMC Board Member Isaac Parsee addresses audience.

April 9th Starts Voter Registration

SEQMC commences Voter Education/Registration Push on April 9, 2018 at Jamaica Center MTA Subway Station

SEQMC & Councilman Miller

Councilman Miller acknowledges SEQMC at City Hall 'Eid Celebration 2018

Queens Officials with K. Ellison

Elected Queens and NYS officials join Congressmen Meeks and special guest Keith Ellison with Daneek Miller at the start of the Summer of Resistance at Robert Ross Family Center, 7/1/2017

SEQMC @ Emergency Town Hall

Bilal with N, Hezekiah @ York College

Emergency Town Hall Mtg. 1/27/18

Packed Audience at York College for Emergency Congressional Town Hall Meeting

Workshop Guest Speaker Jasbir Singh

SEQMC with Cong. Meeks

SEQMC - M. Bey @ Pre-Ramadan Conf.

Registering Voters in 2018

SEQMC at Civic Leaders Breakfast

Senator Comrie and Isaac Parsee

Senator Leroy Comrie presents SEQMC member Isaac Parsee with Proclamation, 4/27/2018

I. Parsee speaks _ ICNA

SEQMC @ NYC Hall 'Eid Celebration

Community Leaders Together

SEQMC @ Muslim Psychology Conference

Councilman J. Williams @ Iftar 2017

SEQMC Attends Clergy Breakfast

Resisting w/K. Ellison & D. Miller

SEQMC Protests Zara Management

SEQMC Voter Education Workshop

Br. Musa Addresses Iftar Guests

SEQMC attends NYC Council session

Big Crowd at the Community Iftar

Children Enjoy Iftar Activities

ICNA Relief Volunteers at Community

Enjoying Iftar Festivities

Councilman D. Miller @ Iftar 2017

Acknowledging Contributors

Time To Break Fast at Iftar

London Mayor Khan Visits Queens

Celebrating A Unity 'Eid ul Adha

Community Iftar @ Rufus King Park 20

Eid ul Adha Guests & Members

Imam Speaks @ Unity Eid Prayer

SEQMC B. Karriem with Mayor Khan

NYCCHR Presenter on Fair Chance Act

Imam Aiyub Abdul-Baki, SEQMC Member

CCHR Fair Chance Act Workshop at ICNA

SEQMC member Imam Aiyub Abdul-Baki

SEQMC at Iftar In the City

Commission on Human Rights & SEQMC Workshop