El Museo del Barrio Apologizes for Hosting 9/11 Conspiracy Conference

The International Center for 9/11 Justice hosted a conference titled "Turning the Tide: 9/11 25 Years Later" from September 10–13 at El Museo del Barrio in East Harlem, New York, which has since apologized for the rental. The museum claimed it did not fully understand the event's program, content, or speaker lineup when the contract was finalized. Notable speakers included Bill Manning, former editor-in-chief of Fire Engineering magazine, who suggested the buildings collapsed due to controlled demolition; retired Lieutenant Colonel Karen Kwiatkowski, who spoke about alleged federal cover-ups; and Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, who called for an investigation into the events. First responders, elected officials, and family members of victims were also present. In a statement to Hyperallergic, the museum expressed regret and acknowledged its duty as a public trust steward. The New York Times was the first to report on the rental. The museum is known for its extensive collection of Latin American artworks.