ADL Task Force on Middle East Minorities Condemns Raids in Iran Targeting Baha’i Community
Press Release
New York, NY, August 5, 2022 … ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Task Force on Middle East Minorities released the following statement in response to the intensified campaign by the Iranian regime targeting Iran’s Baha’i minority: “We condemn the recent attacks targeting Iran’s vulnerable Baha’i community, and the July 31 statement by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence which alleged that Baha'is are spies for foreign countries. This is part of the Islamic…
9 Ideas for Teaching Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Lesson Plan
Use these activities to bring the history, culture and experience of the AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) people and community to your classroom.
Use the short evocative videos and films in this lesson plan to engage young people in conversations about identity, diversity, bias and social justice.
ADL Congratulates Judge Jackson on Historic Confirmation to Supreme Court
Press Release
New York, NY, April 7, 2022 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today congratulated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her historic confirmation as the nation’s 116th Supreme Court Justice, the first Black woman to serve on the highest court, by the United States Senate.
Jonathan A. Greenblatt, ADL CEO and National Director, issued the following statement:
We extend our congratulations and best wishes to…
New York, NY, February 24, 2022 ... ADL (Anti-Defamation League) released the following statement on Russia's invasion of Ukraine:
"ADL condemns in the strongest terms Russia's unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, a blatant violation of international law. This unnecessary war instigated by President Vladimir Putin has already caused thousands of deaths over the last eight years, will unleash untold misery on the civilian population, and threatens the independence of Ukraine,…
ADL In Concert Against Hate Honors Leaders Fighting Antisemitism and Racism
Press Release
This year’s award winners include Holocaust survivors, voting rights and racial justice advocates, and students creating discussions around antisemitism on college campuses. New York, NY, December 9, 2021 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) will recognize six individuals for their extraordinary courage and compassion when confronted with bigotry and hate as part of the 27th annual ADL In Concert Against Hate.
The free virtual event, taking place at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT on Sunday,…
ADL Celebrates Verdict in Landmark Sines v. Kessler Case
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Jury found 2017 Charlottesville rally organizers owe more than $25 million in punitive damages New York, NY, November 23, 2021 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today celebrated the jury’s verdict in the civil lawsuit against the organizers of the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Va. in which the plaintiffs were backed by ADL partner Integrity First for America (IFA).
“We welcome the jury’s verdict today that found the defendants liable…
Why are Children’s and Young Adult Books Challenged and Banned?
Lesson Plan
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School
COMMON CORE STANDARDS: Reading, Speaking and Listening, Language
SEL STANDARDS*: Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making What are Reasons and Explanations for Challenging and Banning Books?
Challenging and banning books goes back centuries. In recent times, children’s and young adult books have been challenged and banned. The reasons and explanations are many and varied and include profanity, “values,…
ADL Applauds Appointment of Chanan Weissman as White House Liaison to the Jewish American Community
Press Release
New York, NY, August 5, 2021 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) applauded today’s announcement that Chanan Weissman has been selected to serve as the White House Liaison to the Jewish American community. ADL worked closely with Weissman when he previously served in this role during the Obama Administration. He also has a strong record on human rights and technology issues.
“Especially in light of the recent rise in antisemitic incidents, we're pleased the White House has…
Longtime ADL Leader Named National Board Chair-Elect
Press Release
New York, NY, August 5, 2021 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today announced the election of Ben Sax as Chair-Elect of ADL’s Board of Directors. Currently vice chair of the board, Ben has served in various regional and national leadership positions, including National Chair of Development and New York Regional Board Chair. Ben also helped revamp ADL’s governance structure in 2017 to bolster leadership accountability and transparency to sustain the…
GRADE LEVEL: Elementary School
COMMON CORE STANDARDS: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, Language
SEL STANDARDS*: Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making 7-Year-Old Morgan Bugg Advocates for More Diversity in Avatars
In April 2021, seven-year-old Morgan Bugg of Tennessee was using an educational gaming app called Freckle, which is used by more than 900,000 teachers in the U.S. This app gives students a chance to win coins while…
ADL Statement Regarding Recent Violence and Rocket Attacks in Jerusalem
Press Release
New York, NY, May 10, 2021 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) issued the following statement today regarding the recent violence, tensions, and rocket attacks in Jerusalem:
ADL is deeply concerned by the growing crisis in Jerusalem and beyond.
We strongly condemn Hamas' firing rockets in Jerusalem and across southern Israel. We stand by Israel’s right to self-defense.
Those who explicitly seek to destroy the state of Israel, including Hamas, Islamic Jihad…
New York, NY, April 20, 2021 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) released the following statement regarding the guilty verdict reached today in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd:
The jury’s decision to hold Derek Chauvin accountable for the murder of George Floyd is a critically necessary first step in securing #JusticeforGeorgeFloyd.
And yet, no guilty verdict can…
Civics Lesson
GRADE LEVEL: High School How is Dialogue Different than Debate?
Technology is enabling students to be increasingly aware of news and current events. Along with this increased awareness, we see more and more students becoming actively engaged in conversations around hot-button topics. While students often talk in digital spaces about current events that concern them, they also continue the conversation in person. When disagreements happen in those conversations, what…
ADL Statement on Charges Filed Against Police Officer in Killing of Daunte Wright
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New York, NY, April 14, 2021 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) issued the following statement today in response to the charging of former Brooklyn Center, MN police officer Kim Potter with second-degree manslaughter in the killing of Daunte Wright:
The charges now filed against former police officer Kim Potter do not change the fact that Daunte Wright -- and too many other Black individuals -- should be alive today. This issue is much…
Civics Lesson
GRADE LEVEL: High School What Needs to Change to Increase Voter Turnout?
After every election, regardless of the outcome, people wonder how many people showed up at the polls to vote. The number is never as high as people would like, especially during midterm elections. In the 2016 Presidential election, 60.1% of the population eligible to vote showed up to the polls. During the midterm elections in 2018, only 50.3% of those eligible voted. While thousands of dollars…