Bend the Arc: Jewish Action

“Deep gratitude to the entire Bend the Arc team for bringing us together to learn, support and challenge one another, and build power. Such an inspiring gathering! May these two days fuel our collective action.”

Pursuing Justice 2020 Online Participant

Friend —

Last week’s Pursuing Justice 2020 Online was a powerful multi-racial, multi-ethnic convening of over 1,200 activists, organizers, and leaders from across our progressive world.

We learned together in sessions about the disability justice movement, how white supremacy is baked into all of our institutions, the disparate impact of COVID-19 on black and brown communities, and how we can ground our activism in Jewish ritual and meaning (and so much more!).

We got many requests for full videos, and we’re thrilled to now offer three full-length videos featuring Naomi Klein, Alicia Garza, and our very own Stosh Cotler, plus a curated series of shorter clips of powerful moments. Check them all out below.

Opening Plenary

Closing Plenary

Interview with Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Andy Levin

Eric Ward and Naomi Klein speak powerfully about the stakes of the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means to reclaim our humanity.

Rashad Robinson, President of Color of Change, shares about racial justice as strategy — and how we must create consequences for those who believe in and enable racism and white nationalism.

Alicia Garza speaks on grief, mutual aid, and how we show up for each other in times of crisis.

Naomi Klein shares her analysis of the political moment we're in — and what it will take to make lasting, meaningful change.

Bend the Arc CEO, Stosh Cotler, opens Pursuing Justice 2020 Online with powerful remarks on Jewish solidarity and what it means to be effective allies for justice.

In the closing plenary (linked above), Alicia Garza said: We must also believe that freedom is possible, carrying that conviction with us through the worst of times.

We choose to believe that freedom is possible. We choose to work together to make it so. Thank you for choosing this path with us.

We hope this incredible video content from Pursuing Justice 2020 Online strengthens your connection, commitment, and faith.

In community,

Adina Alpert

Pursuing Justice 2020 Conference Manager

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