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New York City Chapter

Welcome to the New York City Chapter of the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR). FAIR is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing civil rights and liberties for all Americans, and promoting a common culture based on fairness, understanding and humanity.

The FAIR NYC Chapter is set up to:
• Provide support to NYC parents, teachers, professionals, students, and community leaders who are facing intolerance and/or looking to advance pro-human values in their school, organization, or community;
• Host and promote a diverse array of events that engage members of FAIR NYC in meaningful conversations and connections;
• Take action through local outreach, advocacy, and educational campaigns that advance a culture centered in our common humanity.

FAIR NYC is open to all individuals residing within the NYC Metropolitan Area. Sign up through the contact form below or email [email protected] to become a member.

Join FAIR NYC's Private Facebook Group or email [email protected] for more information or to get involved.

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Chapter News

Events, announcements, articles, and other FAIR NYC Chapter news.

Interviews

The State of NYC Education with Kenny Xu

On August 18th, 2021, FAIR NYC hosted NYC education advocates and community leaders Yiatin Chu and Maud Maron in conversation with writer and FAIR Advisor

August 10, 2022

Interviews

Loving Day Celebration | Hosted by FAIR NYC

On June 12, 2021, FAIR advisors, NY chapter leadership, and members of our community – parents, teachers, and professionals – gathered in lower Manhattan to

July 28, 2021

FAIR Resources

Advocacy Toolkit – Articles, guides, and recommended reading for parents, professionals, and students looking to take action to advocate for pro-human values in their communities.
FAIR Transparency – Submit anonymous reviews of organizations, schools, and other programs to help FAIR learn about how people are experiencing diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
FAIR Diversity – Trainings and workshops designed to empower organizations to approach diversity, equity, and inclusion with a pro-human perspective.
Member Forums – Sign up for FAIR’s private community forums to connect with other members.
FAIR Learning Standards – Request a copy of the Pro-Human K-12 Learning Standards. These standards invite all learners to envision an American society built on Fairness, Understanding, and Humanity.
Member Training Workshops – Sessions cover Grassroots Organizing, Finding Your Place at FAIR, and Organizing Your Organizing. Sign up for all three free sessions.
FAIR Video & Media Collection – A collection of FAIR’s videos including video curriculum for schools and self-directed learners, explainers from FAIR’s Advisors on the pro-human way, the FAIR Perspectives Podcast, stories from FAIR members, and more.
Newsletter – Keep up to date on all things FAIR. The newsletter will be delivered to your inbox every week.
FAIR Substack – A platform for original content that exemplifies FAIR’s commitment to pro-human values, free speech, and viewpoint diversity. Subscribe for featured essays, analyses, interviews, and more.
Social Media – Follow FAIR on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Chapter Leaders

Maud MaronChapter Leader

Yiatin ChuChapter Leader

Brent MordenChapter Coordinator

Maud Maron is a mom, a public defender, an elected Community Education Council (CEC) Member and a New Yorker. Read Maud Maron’s FAIR Profile in Courage here.

FAIR Advisor Yiatin Chu is a mother of two and native New Yorker who, along with Maud Maron, founded parent advocacy organization and FAIR NYC partner PLACE NYC.

Brent Morden is a Queens native and Columbia University graduate. In his professional life, Brent works in the performing arts as a composer, music director & teaching artist. Email Brent.