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The John Lewis Voting Rights Act. What is it and why we support it.

The John Lewis Voting Rights Act. What is it and why we support it.

by Jewish Center for Justice | Mar 15, 2021 | Action - National, Activism, Advocacy, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Voting, Voting Rights

We call upon the House of Representatives to pass The John Lewis Voting Rights Act, also called H.R. 4.  The Jewish Center for Justice is mobilizing Jewish communities and pro-democracy people of faith in support of The John Lewis Voting Rights Act, which would...
Four Actions You Can Take to Honor Black History Month

Four Actions You Can Take to Honor Black History Month

by Jewish Center for Justice | Feb 1, 2021 | Activism, California, Cohorts, Criminal Justice Reform, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Racial Justice, Voting Rights

Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is the annual celebration of the contributions and achievements of African Americans in United States history. While so much has been accomplished in the fight for racial justice and civil rights, we...
Honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis by urging the Senate to vote on the Voting Rights Advancement Act

Honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis by urging the Senate to vote on the Voting Rights Advancement Act

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jul 20, 2020 | Activism, Featured, JCJ Blog, Racial Justice, Voting, Voting Rights

*The following post is part of JCJ’s Awareness to Action: 21 Days Toward Racial Justice campaign.* Today, we remember the leadership and legacy of Congressman John Lewis (z”l), who passed away on Friday. JCJ Executive Director Rabbi Joel Simonds wrote on Friday...

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