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Pride: Photographs of Stonewall and Beyond at MCNY
June 20, 2019
Pride: Photographs of Stonewall and Beyond by Fred W. McDarrah is now on display at the Museum of the City of NY. The exhibit features Fred W. McDarrah’s historic images of the initial Stonewall uprising, portraits of significant figures in the LGBTQ rights movement, and photographs of pride marches, protests, Read More
2019 The Immigration Justice Campaign
With asylum seekers facing unprecedented attacks on their ability to seek protection in the United States — at the border, in detention centers, and in the immigration courts — the IJC has been tireless in fighting in court against illegal and inhumane policies and promoting ways for the broader legal Read More
Don’t miss these great public programs at MCNY being run through the support of the Puffin Foundation
May 17, 2019
Museum of the City of New York: City of Workers, City of Struggle Programs Upcoming exhibition City of Workers, City of Struggle chronicles how countless waves of workers – women, immigrants, people of color, and the “unskilled” – have long struggled over pay, power, and inclusion. Inspired by the exhibition, Read More
Check out May 1st’s am New York. The cover story is all about the Puffin sponsored exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York on the history of unions and workers struggling for fair pay and decent conditions in NYC.
May 1, 2019
By Lisa L. Colangelo “New York City has proudly worn the mantle of being a union town for well over a century. But the story of how it became a powerhouse in the labor movement is complex, a narrative shaped by bold actions and courage as well as backstabbing and Read More
City of Workers, City of Struggle
The exhibit is a fascinating look at the vital and important history of labor movements in the City of New York. It opens on May 1st at the Museum of the City of New York. PRESS RELEASE: City of Workers, City of Struggle Opens at the Museum of the City Read More
The Puffin Foundation was a proud early supporter of “Knock Down the House,” premiering May 1st on Netflix.
April 24, 2019
“Knock Down the House” has a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 100%, this Sundance winner follows Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other Justice Democrats during the 2018 Midterm elections. Learn more about the documentary and see a trailer here: Read More
The Puffin Foundation is the proud sponsor of “City of Workers, City of Struggle”
April 23, 2019
The exhibit is a fascinating look at the vital and important history of labor movements in the City of New York. It opens on May 1st at the Museum of the City of New York. Explore the fascinating history of labor in New York City. For some two centuries, working Read More
Join Us For Pete Seeger’s 100th Anniversary Weekend
April 2, 2019
May 3 to 5, 2019 Puffin presents a weekend of concerts and celebrations to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Pete Seeger’s birth and to recognize Toshi Seeger’s life and legacy. Pete’s 100th Anniversary Weekend Friday, May 38:00pm Guy Davis Saturday, May 412:00pm Pete and Toshi Seeger Commemoration2:00pm “Pete’s Songs” Family Read More
Puffin Cultural Forum Exhibit “Measured Hate”
February 16, 2019
A selection of images from Measured Hate is now viewable virtually. The statistics show a trend of rise in hate crimes across the nation. The Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at the California State University found a 12.5% increase in police reports of hate crimes in America’s Read More
2019 Grant Applications Deadline 12/30
December 19, 2018
Completed applications must be postmarked by December 30. Please note the Puffin Foundation will be closed from December 22 – January 2. We will resume regular hours January 2. If you have any grant questions please visit The Puffin Foundation FAQ page. Happy Read More