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ADL Says Anti-Semitism in Charleston Shooter’s Racist Manifesto Shows White Supremacy is a Threat to Everyone

New York, NY, June 21, 2015 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) said the Charleston shooter’s newly revealed racist manifesto reveals “an individual whose worldview was tainted not only by racism but by hardcore anti-Semitism,” and provides an added reason for the Black and Jewish communities to forge closer bonds in working to counter racism in America. In addition to giving

ADL Expands Outreach and Programming on Long Island in Response to Uptick in Anti-Semitic Incidents

New York, NY, June 18, 2015 … In response to ongoing concerns over anti-Semitic incidents on Long Island, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has announced an expansion of its presence with the formation of a local advisory committee and implementation of its renowned educational programs and initiatives. On April 30, ADL introduced the launch of its new Long Island advisory committee

ADL Horrified at Murder of Nine Parishioners at Historic Black Church in Charleston, SC; Suspect’s Facebook Profile Suggests White Supremacist Leanings

New York, NY, June 18, 2015 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today expressed horror and profound sorrow at the tragic murder of nine parishioners during a prayer meeting at the historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina.             According to ADL’s Center on Extremism, the suspect in the shootings, identified as 21-year-old Dylann Storm Roof, may have white supremacist

ADL Says 29 Percent Increase in Anti-Semitic Incidents in New York City is “Troubling, But Not Cause for Alarm”

New York, NY, June 12, 2015 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) expressed concern over the 29 percent citywide increase of anti-Semitic incidents reported this week by the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force.  The NYPD reported 53 criminal anti-Semitic incidents in the first five months of 2015, an increase from 41 incidents during the previous period last year. Evan R. Bernstein,