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A partnership in Phoenix is celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by uniting Jewish and African-American communities and recognizing that their people share a past and present rife with prejudice.
How African-American and Jewish communities are uniting on MLK Day
Source: AZCentral
Date: Sunday, January 14, 2018
Once again, the MLK holiday is upon us, and once again we rehearse the words of “I Have a Dream” and reflect on whether we are ever going to realize Dr. King’s dream of social justice and equity. To commemorate this day and Dr. King’s bold commitment to servant leadership, many coordinate single-day service projects that “give back to the community.” We see vintage footage of King and his Civil Rights activism and attend myriad festivities in local parks with vendors marketing their wares.
Expanding intellectual, cultural and political horizons on MLK Day
Source: Ahwatukee Foothills News
Date: Saturday, January 13, 2018
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 15. People can honor his legacy by taking part in these celebrations throughout the Phoenix metro area all weekend.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events around Phoenix honor civil-rights leader
Source: AZCentral
Date: Thursday, January 11, 2018
“Southern trees bear strange fruit/ Blood on the leaves and blood at the root.”
Film, community discussion explore African-American and Jewish relations
Source: Jewish News
Date: Thursday, January 11, 2018
These are the opening lines of “Strange Fruit,” the iconic 1937 song about lynching popularized by jazz legend Billie Holiday. While Holiday’s heartfelt rendition turned the song into one of the anthems of the civil rights movement, the song was actually written by Abel Meeropol, a Jewish teacher from New York.
Arizona ranked fourth in the nation, according to a new study measuring the current integration levels of blacks and whites ahead of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. “I’m leery of jumping on the bandwagon to say, ‘Wow, look how much we’ve improved,’” said Dr. Neal Lester with Project Humanities at Arizona State University.
Arizona ranks fourth in nation for racial integration, study finds
Source: KTAR News
Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Jackie Robinson’s big-league debut preceded the black civil rights movement. Muhammad Ali’s declarations helped shape the way the nation viewed the Vietnam War. And Michael Sam was drafted to the NFL before a Supreme Court ruling made same-sex marriage legal across the U.S.
Moore: Gender-equality movement could help spark new push in sports
Source: AZCentral
Date: Saturday, January 6, 2018
Alonzo Jones has one of the best jobs at Arizona State University: associate athletic director for inclusion and championship life. Who doesn’t want to lead a championship life? Jones is in charge of the “life skills” programming for student-athletes at ASU, teaching them how to balance all parts of their busy lives. “It’s a wraparound for the student-athlete to ensure that for as much as they’re giving their institution, their institution is giving as much back to them,” said Jones, who graduated from ASU.
Smarten up your 2018 with month-by-month tips from a range of ASU experts
Source: ASU Now
Date: Friday, January 5, 2018
We are pleased to announce a collaborative effort to showcase the history and connections of African American and Jewish American Relationships through a screening of the documentary Strange Fruit followed by a meaningful dialogue about these relationships. This event will take place on Martin Luther King Day at 7 PM at the Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center located at 122 E Culver St, Phoenix, AZ 85004.
African American and Jewish American relationships discussion leads to partnership
Source: Clique Hiring Solutions
Date: Thursday, January 4, 2018
As part of a partnership with PBS, Project Humanities at ASU will screen the documentary from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tempe History Museum, 809 East Southern Avenue, on Wednesday, January 10. A discussion will follow the screening.
The Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week
Source: Phoenix New Times
Date: Thursday, January 4, 2018
Arizona continues to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most impactful civil rights leaders that our world has ever seen. PhxSoul.com has organized a list of January 2018 festivals, parades and other celebrations in the Phoenix area that will recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We encourage everyone to bookmark this page and make plans to not only attend but to get involved in making these events as successful as possible.
January 2018 MLK Celebrations, Events in the Phoenix Area
Source: PHXSoul
Date: Monday, January 1, 2018