Tag: Black Lives Matter

Assistant Professor Wilfred Reilly from Kentucky State University discusses his article in COMMENTARY, "America Run Riot," addressing claims by some Black Lives Matter activists about widespread race-related police violence against minorities in the U.S.
The article discusses a shift in public opinion towards acknowledging and confronting racism, particularly in response to incidents like the murder of George Floyd.
Three black pastors, Alex Williams, LeAundrae Bumpus, and Derrick Hawkins, share their perspectives on racial integration in the church and the challenges faced by black leaders in today's society marked by systemic racism and recent tragic events.
The article discusses the recent protests in the U.S. following the murder of George Floyd and how some on the political right have perpetuated an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory blaming Jewish billionaire George Soros for funding the protests.
In a reflection on the current historical moment marked by protests, job losses, and a pandemic, the author emphasizes the importance of extreme empathy, drawing parallels to Jewish traditions of imagining oneself in the shoes of the oppressed.
In a recent discussion on TLV1, Noah, Gilad Halpern, and Miriam Herschlag touch on various critical topics, including the uncertain future of press freedom in Israel and the controversy surrounding the Movement for Black Lives platform accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians.
The rise of anti-Semitism amidst discussions of racism and privilege is a growing concern, particularly evident in political and social spheres like the UK's Labour Party, American universities, and social media.
The text discusses how the current framing of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict draws parallels between Palestinians and African Americans, aiming to connect their struggles against oppression.
The text challenges white American Jews to reconsider their views on race, pointing out the historical alliance between Jews and African Americans in fighting oppression.