Tag: Civil Rights

In a time when antisemitism is on the rise, the fight against this hatred is crucial to defending democracy and the safety of all communities.
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice reflects on the significance of Juneteenth, marking the day the last slaves in the Confederacy were freed in Galveston Bay, Texas, in 1865.
Willie Mays, a baseball legend facing financial struggles in 1963, found a savior in Jacob Shemano, a Jewish banker, which blossomed into a lifelong friendship that bridged cultural divides.
The NAACP initially called for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to American weapon shipments to Israel but later revised its statement to specifically target weapons aimed at civilians.
June Jordan's 1993 tribute to Audre Lorde reflects on their shared activism in the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, particularly during student protests at City University of New York (CUNY) in the late 1960s.
Stanley Corngold, a Princeton scholar of German literature, formed an unexpected friendship with Jack Greenberg, a Columbia law professor involved in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, through their mutual interest in Franz Kafka.
Israeli educators, both Palestinian and Jewish, are facing suspensions, firings, and legal action for expressing critical views on Israel's actions in the Gaza war, support for Palestinian resistance, and other contentious issues.
The text describes a visit to a student encampment at George Washington University, where pro-Palestinian demonstrations were taking place.
Exploring the role and perspective of Jewish individuals participating in current protests through the lens of Jewish history.
Senator Joe Lieberman, who recently passed away, was a man known for his integrity, bipartisanship, and devotion to his faith and family.
Amid escalating violence in Gaza, there is global condemnation of Israel's actions, with criticism ranging from accusations of genocide to apartheid.
The text discusses the idea that caste theory, rather than racism, may be the root of persecution faced by Jews, African Americans, and India's Dalits.
Title VI complaints related to antisemitism and Islamophobia on campuses have surged, with the Department of Education opening 74 cases since October 7.
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association warns against banning anti-Israel protests despite rising concerns about intimidation and harassment of Canadian Jews.
Catherine Lhamon, the top civil rights official at the U.S. Department of Education, expressed shock at the rise in antisemitic incidents at schools and universities since October 7, following Hamas' attack on Israel.
Director Norman Jewison, a self-proclaimed goy, made one of the most beloved Jewish films of all time, Fiddler on the Roof.
Eric K. Ward, a Black community organizer and expert on authoritarian movements and hate groups, has spent over 30 years infiltrating white nationalist groups and studying their ideology.
Eric K. Ward, a Black community organizer, has spent decades infiltrating and researching white nationalist groups.
In this piece, Eric K. Ward, an activist and recipient of an Inspirational and Leadership Award, explains how the core of white nationalism is rooted in antisemitism and how different political movements tap into it.
Rabbi Mordecai Schwartz attended the March on Washington in August 1963 and delivered a Rosh Hashanah sermon the following month reflecting on his decision to participate.
The U.S. Department of Education is conducting an investigation into a New Jersey school district, Teaneck Public Schools, following allegations of an antisemitic climate.
Lorraine Schneider, a Jewish artist, created the artwork "Primer" in 1965 during the Vietnam War, featuring the sentence "war is not healthy for children and other living things" alongside a black and white sunflower.
Yal Eisenstat, a top executive at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), has left the organization due to disagreements with CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.
Albert Murray, a Black author and influential figure in the music industry, wrote extensively about the connection between jazz, the blues, and the biblical character Joseph.
The Moment Awards Gala 2023 honored civil rights strategist Eric K. Ward, who is the Executive Vice President of Race Forward.