Nearly 60% of households in neighborhoods once designated undesirable for mortgage lending were non-white, compared with 40% of households in neighborhoods deemed desirable for loans.
The commentary, titled “In Black Fire,” represents an extension of Rishon’s ongoing efforts to speak up against racism in the Orthodox world.
Take President Biden’s advice on both counts. Let’s together engage in a moment of unity.
“As Israel’s ambassador to the US, it is very important to me to connect with all sectors of American society, and in particular with minority groups."
“His refusal to apologize is troubling and unacceptable to us,” said Matt Brooks, the director of the Republican Jewish Coalition. “These kind of comments have no place in our society.”
Black-Jewish relations is not something new to me. It’s something I’ve been passionate about my whole life.
The aim of the organization is to stand together to counter antisemitism and racism within the industry.
We have known and felt more than the cold chill of chains and the searing crucible of bondage.
Campbell, a veteran of Silicon Valley, was announced as the group’s new executive director last week, in a release timed to coincide with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
More than 3.8 million Georgians had already cast ballots as of 5 pm on Friday, compared to 4.1 million overall in the last presidential election.
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