Tag: Civil Rights
The biopic "Rustin," now streaming on Netflix and executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, chronicles the role of Bayard Rustin as the chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington.
Franklin Kameny, a gay Jewish astronomer, fought against discrimination and persecution faced by gay individuals in the 1950s.
The author receives an email from his son's high school principal informing him of a potential student-led demonstration in support of Palestine, which causes him distress given the recent surge in anti-Semitic violence.
The role of the prophetic voice in today's world is discussed by various rabbis representing different Jewish perspectives.
A Hillel chapter in Westchester, New York is accusing Sarah Lawrence College of violating Jewish students' civil rights by not addressing persistent antisemitism on campus.
David Lehrer, a veteran activist and leader in Los Angeles, has passed away at the age of 75.
The CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Jonathan Greenblatt, reflects on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington and the role of the Jewish community in the historic event.
Clarence B. Jones, a member of Martin Luther King Jr.'s inner circle, has been a powerful force in the racial equality fight for decades.
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He was at the March on Washington with MLK. On the 60th anniversary, he revisits its Jewish lessons
Harvey Burg, a Jew who was present at the March on Washington in 1963, reflects on the Jewish lessons he learned from the experience.
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60 years later, a Jewish volunteer at the March on Washington remembers 'the most peaceful of days'
Harvey Burg, a Jewish volunteer at the March on Washington in 1963, reflects on his experience and the impact it had on his involvement in the civil rights movement.
In 2023, Israel experienced a transformative year in politics with the birth of a movement aimed at strengthening liberal democracy.
In 2013, the Supreme Court overturned section three of the Defense of Marriage Act, granting LGBTQ+ people civil rights and equal protection under the 5th Amendment.
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This Toronto rabbi says Canadian Jews must support Israel and stop criticizing her politics in public
Rabbi Daniel Korobkin of Toronto's Beth Avraham Yoseph synagogue has called on Canadian Jews to support Israel and refrain from publicly criticizing its government's policies, especially amidst escalating violence with Palestinians.
This article discusses the conversion of Sammy Davis Jr. to Judaism and the challenges he faced as a Black man in the racist world of mid-20th century comedy.
The Gates of Justice is a classical work composed by jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck in 1969.
The Department of Education is investigating the University of Southern California following a Title VI complaint filed on behalf of Rose Ritch, a Jewish student who resigned from her position as student body vice president in 2020 due to harassment for her Zionist beliefs.
In this episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast, Julian Zelizer discusses Abraham Joshua Heschel and his journey from being a Hasidic rabbi in Warsaw to becoming a progressive Jewish icon.
The article discusses the history and impact of Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), a Christian denomination founded by Rev. Troy Perry in 1968 to affirm members of the LGBTQ community.
Ravi Bhalla, Hoboken's first Sikh mayor, prioritizes fighting discrimination and building an inclusive community.
The article discusses the transformation of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and its historical association with Jewish activists.
Bayard Rustin, an African American civil rights leader, was a prominent advocate for Israel and condemned the Black Power movement's embrace of the Palestinian cause.
A Muslim-American leader, Salam Al-Marayati, was disinvited from a panel of civil-rights giants organized by progressive Jewish groups after he published an OpEd criticizing Jewish groups for unfairly maligning Muslims for their views on the Middle East.
The author argues against the use of identity-based victimhood as a rhetorical tactic in public debates.
Left-wing activist groups are calling for a boycott of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a Jewish advocacy organization, through a campaign called "Drop the ADL."
In this article, Sherry Frank, former Director of AJC Atlanta and a close friend of Congressman John Lewis, reflects on her memories of the civil rights leader who passed away on July 17.