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The ADL Washington, D.C. Regional Office has opened its application for the 2022 Glass Leadership Institute (GLI)!
GLI is designed to educate a select group of dynamic young adults in their late twenties to early forties about the crucial work of the ADL. GLI is composed of a series of intensive, stimulating and informative interactive seminars, briefings and roundtable discussions. Topics include but are not limited to: Hate Crimes, Terrorism, Extremism, The Rise of Global of Antisemitism, Church/State Separation, Israel, Government Affairs, Anti-Bias Training and Holocaust Education.
GLI is the cornerstone leadership development program for ADL. Through GLI:
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ADL empowers its next generation of leaders and provides young professionals with the tools to fight hatred and bigotry in their own communities.
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ADL’s Regional Offices offer unique opportunities to explore ADL’s global mission from an insider’s perspective.
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Participants engage in six months of dynamic sessions, exposing them to the important work of ADL and the full range of issues on the ADL agenda.
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Participants have opportunities to grow their leadership and advocacy skills, socialize with peers, network with ADL’s senior leadership and attend the National Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.
Our prestigious 2022 GLI Program will begin in January. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more and applying for a spot in this program, visit our website. | |
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In 1913, The Jewish community in the United States faced rampant antisemitism and overt discrimination. Against this backdrop of bigotry and intolerance, an attorney from Chicago named Sigmund Livingston, put forward a bold idea—to create an organization with a mission “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people, and to secure justice and fair treatment to all…” The Anti-Defamation League was founded with the clear understanding that the fight against one form of prejudice could not succeed without battling prejudice in all forms.
During this same time, Leo Frank, a Jewish businessman who moved to Atlanta to manage his family’s pencil factory, was convicted of the rape and murder of a 13-year-old female employee, following a trial that was defined by antisemitism. When the Governor reduced Leo Frank’s death sentence to life in prison, a hate-filled mob—which included many influential community leaders—dragged Frank from his prison cell and lynched him.
It was not until decades later, at ADL’s urging, that the State of Georgia issued Frank a posthumous pardon.
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ADL’s Task Force on Middle East Minorities expressed deep concern about the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, an Islamist extremist group known for its horrific brutality against women, children and religious and other minorities.
The Task Force called on the international community to ensure that members of religious minority faiths and the women of Afghanistan are not targeted by the Taliban and should make any diplomatic engagement with the Taliban contingent on their safety and well-being.
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The Proud Boys
claim to “venerate the housewife.” And while the right-wing extremist group insists this is meant to convey respect for women who take on “traditional” gender roles, a closer look at the Proud Boys’ rhetoric and actions, especially in online spaces, reveals the troubling layers of this statement, and the group’s true attitude towards women – which closely parallels the explicit misogyny embraced by white supremacists and other right-wing extremists.
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Four years ago, on August 12, 2017, hundreds of far-right extremists descended on Charlottesville to protest the planned removal of the Robert E. Lee statue from the city’s center. “Unite the Right” was the largest and most violent public assembly of white supremacists in decades.
Groups that gathered in Charlottesville have undergone significant changes in the interim years; while some have faded away, others have gained membership and visibility.
And while the violence and vitriol on display at Unite the Right (UTR) shocked most Americans, the 2017 event was considerably less deadly – and more universally condemned – than the January 6, 2021, insurrection.
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ADL Washington, D.C. offers timely information, statements and resources in response to regional and national trending topics via Twitter. Check out the links below to see what we are Tweeting about:
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Dear White Parents Film:
We are proud to support Dear White Parents, a public awareness campaign introduced by IPG DXTRA that encourages white parents to talk to their children about racism early and often. Click here to view the film and resources.
Call for Votes: SXSW
ADL Education staff have submitted two proposals for SXSW Edu 2022, a large annual national conference and festival that is held in Austin, TX. SXSW is looking for community feedback to determine what sessions they will accept to host at their conference. From now until August 26th we are looking to get as many votes as possible for our ADL EDU proposed panels featured below. Please use the links to VOTE and support these proposals:
Weekly Resources
Our collection of K-12 education resources promotes critical thinking and learning around historical and current events topics through the lens of diversity, bias and social justice. This week, we are featuring resources to help determine if your school is prepared to become No Place for Hate® and how to to create welcoming and respectful school and workplace environments surrounding the Jewish High Holidays. Check out the links below for more information:
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Join individuals, corporations, non-profits, students, educators and more from across the country to speak out against bias and bigotry of all kinds. No matter how you participate, join ADL and show how you fight hate for good.
Join thousands of experts, members of the community, business leaders and students for Never Is Now, the world's largest annual summit on antisemitism and hate. Never Is Now is the best way to learn about and discuss contemporary drivers of antisemitism and hate and find out how you can take action in combating bias of all kinds. The Summit will be virtual for the second time, enabling communities from around the world to come together. | |
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Hate on college and university campuses across the country reached alarming levels last year. We must speak up, share facts and show strength.
On August 23, at 4:30 PM ET, join Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren and our all-star panel for an exploration of the current "state of hate." You'll get an insider's view of how the Big Ten's Equality Coalition is making a difference through sports nationwide and learn strategies for combating hate in our communities.
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Refugees come to the U.S. seeking freedom, safety and protection from persecution. Instead of welcoming them, the School District of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, refused to admit high school-aged, non-English speaking refugees entirely or sent them to a high-discipline alternative school instead of the regular public high school. In the summer of 2016, the ACLU and Education Law Center filed suit against the school district on behalf of six refugee students aged 17-21 in Issa v. School District of Lancaster.
Hear about this important lawsuit directly from one of the plaintiffs, an attorney on the case and a journalist who covered it in depth.
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Is Your Synagogue Part of ADL’s Signature Synagogue Program?
ADL Washington, D.C.'s Regional Signature Synagogue Program is an important way to engage our community and ignite a congregation-wide commitment to raising awareness of and speaking out against antisemitism and hate. This program creates a unifying initiative for community education and engagement. Participants in the Signature Synagogue Program will have special direct access to ADL's programs, resources and learning opportunities. This is an ongoing year-long program where each synagogue will receive recognition of participation and granted a certificate of completion.
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