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ADL Mourns the Loss of Civil Rights Icon and American Hero Rep. John Lewis
ADL mourns the loss of U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-GA, an iconic leader who played a pivotal role in the events of the Civil Rights Era, from the Freedom Rides to Bloody Sunday to the March on Washington, where he delivered one of the keynote addresses as the youngest speaker to take the stage at the age of 23. Congressman Lewis repeatedly and bravely risked his life to promote the philosophy of political nonviolence to achieve the dream of equality.
Congressman Lewis was a close friend of ADL and a lifelong supporter of ADL’s mission to secure justice and fair treatment to all. In 2013, ADL Washington, D.C. had the privilege of honoring Lewis at our Concert Against Hate
at the Kennedy Center for a lifetime of public service and his courage in advancing the ideals of the civil rights movement in America.
"Lewis will be rightfully remembered both for his contributions to the civil rights movement and for his leadership as the 'conscience of Congress,'" said ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt in an op-ed in Newsweek this week.
"And he also will be remembered in the Jewish community for his partnership and his passion for fighting antisemitism and all forms of hate, and for tirelessly working to bridge divides.”
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Civil Rights Groups Express Disappointment with Facebook Meeting
Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s two top executives, met with civil rights groups earlier this month in an attempt to mollify them over how the social network treats hate speech on its site. As stated in a New York Times
article “Mr. Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive, and Ms. Sandberg, the chief operating officer, failed to win its critics over. For more than an hour over Zoom, the duo, along with other Facebook executives, discussed the company’s handling of hate speech with representatives from the ADL, the NAACP, Color of Change and other groups. Those organizations have recently helped push hundreds of companies, such as Unilever and Best Buy, to pause their advertising on Facebook to protest its handling of toxic speech and misinformation.”
In response, ADL and our partners released a video yesterday called "Dear Mark."
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Farrakhan Remains Most Popular Antisemite in America
Antisemitism has stained the speeches and statements of Nation of Islam (NOI) leader Louis Farrakhan for decades. This past July 4th was no different, as Farrakhan delivered an address replete with antisemitic lies and stereotypes, and called for his listeners to speak out against Jews.
His speech reverberated in the ensuing days among celebrities and garnered over a million views on social media. Louis Farrakhan may be the most popular antisemite in America, as his messages that espouse hate and division have been given a pass in mainstream society.
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Boogaloo, Rebranded
What do extremists do when a major social media site starts to deplatform them? While some migrate to less restrictive platforms, others adopt camouflage techniques so they can continue to operate on their platform of choice, hiding in plain sight through name changes and coded phrases. The anti-government extremist "boogaloo" movement took the latter approach when, on June 30, Facebook announced it had banned hundreds of groups and pages associated with the boogaloo concept. The move eliminated major hubs of the nascent movement.
While many boogalooers retreated to other social media platforms, some took an alternative path: rebranding their movement on Facebook using the names of prominent media companies.
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Supreme Court Review 2020 - Join Us!
With COVID-19 disrupting day-to-day operations and many significant cases on the docket, it has been an exceptionally busy term for the Supreme Court.
On August 4 from 12-1:30 p.m. EST, ADL will partner with the National Constitution Center for our annual Supreme Court Review, where distinguished legal scholars Erwin Chemerinsky, Dahlia Lithwick, Paul Clement and Frederick Lawrence will break down the most important legal questions of the term, including separation of church and state, immigration and Title VII employment discrimination. They will also discuss what to expect at the Supreme Court next year.
We invite you to sign up today to watch our live broadcast of this important event. Registration is free and open to all. CLE Credit is currently available for lawyers in the following states: CA, CO, GA, IL, LA, MO, NE, NV, NY, TX, NJ, DE and PA. There may also be reciprocity available in your state. If you have questions about CLE credit in your state, contact
[email protected].
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Education Webinar: Strategies For Effective Holocaust Education Instruction Online
As many schools prepare for continued digital learning in the fall, Echoes & Reflections is here to support teachers with their Holocaust planning and instruction – no matter the environment. How can we best address this difficult history in a safe and standards-aligned manner and ensure the social-emotional well-being of students while at a distance? In this webinar, participants will explore and discuss the application of Echoes & Reflections principles of pedagogy, adapted for online learning. This webinar is developed for an educator, university and community member audience. It is not intended for K-12 students.
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Fighting Hate From Home Webinar Review: Battle for the Vote - Protecting Voting Rights in a Time of Pandemic and Racial Reckoning
In this week's webinar, ADL was joined by voting rights experts to discuss protecting voting rights in a time of pandemic and racial reckoning. During the conversation, panelists shared insights on how to ensure that our upcoming elections are fair and inclusive, and that efforts to spread disinformation don’t go unchecked.
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Thank You Helpers - Send a Message of Support to Our Brave Frontline
While ADL keeps the fight against antisemitism, bigotry and hate going amid this pandemic, we are beyond grateful to our brave heroes on the frontlines around the world keeping us safe and fighting the coronavirus.
Please join ADL in showing these individuals our gratitude and support. Click here to share your message of thanks and appreciation for the COVID-19 frontline workers, including but not limited to: community service workers, first responders, healthcare workers, law enforcement officials, scientists, and all other essential service workers and helpers assisting our communities.
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