 Bridges of Understanding supported "Heal the Rift", a one-day youth rally in New York City which generated a solidarity movement between moderate forces from both the United States and Arab worlds. Heal the Rift took place Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm in Washington Square Park.
HTR is a non-profit, non-political organization founded by four college students, two from the West and two from the Muslim World. These four friends refused to accept the "status quo" of increasing polarization between the West and the Muslim world. Through their event, HTR 2008, they accomplished the simple, long-awaited task of finally bringing their two civilizations together in a public forum of truth, respect, and reconciliation.
In the past, the moderate majorities on both sides have spoken, but they have not been heard ? their voices drowned-out by the fear-mongering messages of fringe elements. By bringing together intellectuals and artists from both worlds for one summer day in New York City, HTR 2008 worked to counter-balance the images of hatred and fear we know all too well.
Read more about the rally here!
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