Rev. Cecil Williams, the revered pastor of Glide Memorial Church, passed away at the age of 94. Williams transformed Glide into a beacon of social justice and support for marginalized communities, particularly the LGBTQ population. His legacy of inclusion and compassion shaped the Bay Area and influenced countless lives.
Prosecutors in Alameda County, California, have been accused of intentionally excluding Black and Jewish jurors in murder trials dating back to the 1990s. The revelation comes from handwritten notes discovered in the case of Earnest Dykes, who was convicted in 1993 of killing a 9-year-old girl. Federal Judge Vince Chhabria has ordered a review of dozens of death penalty convictions in the county, as prosecutors are suspected of engaging in a pattern of serious misconduct. The Alameda County District Attorney’s office has identified 35 death penalty cases going back to 1977 that will be reviewed, and the scope may expand to include other cases if additional issues are discovered.
President Biden has an antisemitism problem that is large and growing larger. It is his problem and he can’t shed responsibility for it. The people who work for him are not doing their jobs to stop discrimination against Jews in America.This problem has been evident for six months, reaching a climax at Columbia and Yale Universities. Police have taken some action against violent protesters, but the Biden Departments of Education and Justice have been MIA.
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights website acknowledges that discrimination based on race, color, or national origin is prohibited in federally funded programs. However, despite the numerous reports of antisemitic harassment at Columbia, Yale, Harvard, and other universities, the DOE-OCR has not taken any meaningful action.
The organization Campus Reform has filed numerous complaints about anti-Semitism on American campuses, but the Biden administration seems to be ignoring them. The Department of Justice has also failed to file any civil rights actions against colleges or universities for antisemitic acts.
In sharp contrast, the State Department is prepared to sanction units in the Israeli Defense Forces for alleged war crimes. This shows that the Biden administration is more concerned with finding fault with Israel than with protecting the civil rights of Jews in the United States.
It is up to voters to punish this disgusting abdication of enforcement of the country’s civil rights laws. Let’s hope no student has to be killed before the DOE and DOJ act.
Reverend Cecil Williams, the beloved and influential leader of San Francisco’s GLIDE Foundation for six decades, has passed away at the age of 94. Surrounded by loved ones in his San Francisco home, Williams left an enduring legacy as a tireless advocate for civil and human rights.
GLIDE Foundation Co-Founder Rev. Cecil Williams passed away on Monday at the age of 94. Williams was known for his dedication to social justice and civil rights, and his work with GLIDE has touched many lives over the years. His legacy will continue through GLIDE and the many people he has inspired.
Dan Philip, a renowned civil rights activist and co-founder of the Black Coalition of Quebec, was remembered for his unwavering fight against racism. Philip’s dedication to challenging discrimination extended beyond the Black community, as he advocated for the Jewish, Muslim, and other marginalized groups. His legacy includes the Coalition’s success in bringing about positive change.
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) will hold its third annual Heritage Month Summit next month in New York City. The summit will bring together Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) leaders for discussions on critical issues facing the community, including civil rights, extremism, and representation. Notable figures scheduled to attend include Oscar-nominated actor Steven Yeun, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and actor Maulik Pancholy.
