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Author Interview Series Rescheduled
February 6, 2022
Due to unforeseen circumstances today’s interview with Dr. Chuman, Zachary Sklar, and Michael Smith is reschedule for February 13 at 4pm. Hope to see you Read More
Holiday Weekend Hours
January 14, 2022
The offices of the Puffin Foundation and Cultural Forum will be closed on Monday 1/17. If you’re looking for ways to honor Dr. King this weekend you could participate in MLK Day of Service, support The King Center, or support another local non profit. Have a great Read More
How to Build a Fire: A Storytelling Series
January 7, 2022
Puffin is proud to be a prime sponsor of “How to Build a Fire”, a long-form storytelling series at Open Source Gallery, which takes place on the last Friday of every month. The Puffin Cultural Forum is proud to present How to Build a Fire (HTBAF) a co-sponsored event between Read More
2022 ALBA/Puffin Award for Human Rights Activism recognizes Life After Hate
January 6, 2022
Each year the ALBA/Puffin Award for Human Rights Activism recognizes champions whose work confronts and challenges the ongoing threats to the rights of all peoples. This year’s $100,000 prize celebrates Life after Hate, an organization created by former extremists to help people leave their violent, far right past to lead Read More
Puffin Holiday Hours
December 24, 2021
The offices of the Puffin Foundation and Cultural Forum will be closed from December 25th- January 2nd. We’ll see you again in the new year! For prospective grant applicants: You have until 12/31/21 to have your request for application postmarked. All application requests will be processed when we return Read More
Thanksgiving Weekend Hours
November 24, 2021
The Puffin Foundation and Cultural Forum staff wish you and yours a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. Our offices will the closed tomorrow & Friday. Have a great Read More
The Puffin Spotlight: October 2021
October 29, 2021
Issue 08: Voting Rights While myths of voter fraud and a “stolen” election continue to hold sway with a large segment of the American populace, the reality of voter disenfranchisement continues to threaten our democracy. The right to vote, and to have free and fair elections and access to the Read More
Museum of the City of New York’s “Green Activist New York Fest”
October 15, 2021
Join the Museum of the City of New York for Green Activist New York Fest, a free, outdoor community event this Sunday, October 17, 11am – 3pm. MCNY, in partnership with The Waterfront Alliance, will showcase the work of NYC’s thriving climate activist scene and inspire New Yorkers of all Read More
Weekend Holiday Hours
October 8, 2021
In observance of Indigenous People’s Day the Puffin Foundation & Cultural Forum will be closed Monday, October 11th. Looking for info about/ways to support Indigenous people and cultures? Below are just a few of the resources available online: Ramapough Lenape Community Center (North NJ) Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation (South NJ) Read More
The Puffin Spotlight: September 2021
September 30, 2021
Issue 07: Print Journalism Maybe it’s the start of the school year, or perhaps it’s the anticipation of cooler weather and longer nights, but September has us thinking about long, good reads. In this issue, we’re featuring some of the Puffin-supported magazines and writers whose deep investigative work and insightful Read More
