In the summer of 1964, many Black and Jewish young adults worked together during Mississippi’s Freedom Summer registering voters. In March 1965, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel marched with Rev. Dr. …
Setting Our Greenspon Center Social Justice Agenda, March 2, 7:00-8:30 pm
Join us on the journey to justice as we set our Stan Greenspon Center 2021 Social Justice Agenda. Don’t just think about the changes that need to happen in our …
Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance
“This is an important film for Jews and Blacks to watch together and then walk and work together.” – Rabbi Judy Schindler The Stan Greenspon Center is thrilled to be …
Two weeks in Washington & our country’s soul
From darkness to light; from violence to the peaceful transfer of power; from insurgency to democracy; from hate to hope; from white supremacy to equality; and from Confederate flags to …
How Gaining Insight into the Peaks and Valleys of Black-Jewish Relations Can Help Us Be Better Allies by Amy Lefkof
When Rabbi Judy Schindler, Queens University Sklut Professor of Jewish Studies and Director of the Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice, offered a virtual eight-week course this past …
Peaks and Valleys in Black-Jewish Relations
Peaks and Valleys: Milestone Moments in Black–Jewish Relations Our eight-week community course explored the complexity of the historic relationship between the American Black and Jewish communities. From exploring texts on race in the …
Gratitude and One Prayer – A Thanksgiving Peaceful Pause with Musician Beth Schafer
How is this Thanksgiving different from all other Thanksgivings? It has been a tough nine months. We have endured so much pain as a community, country, and globe. People are …
Street Art – Painting Jewish Identity in Charlotte and Beyond
Charlotte learned the power of street art this summer as twenty-two artists came together to paint a “Black Lives Matter” Mural on South Tryon Street between East 3rd and East …
Greenspon Center & Restorative Justice CLT Advocates Meeting, Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 5:00 to 6:15 pm
by Dr. Willie Keaton On August 3rd, 2020, the Mayor of Charlotte apologized for what she described as generations of systemic racism committed against African Americans in Charlotte. Now is …
Tuesday Teach-In on October 20th “Fragile Democracy: What’s At Stake – Our Voice”
Join us for a remarkable program with a remarkable panel at this most critical time for protecting our democracy. Social media platforms have the power to galvanize voters and mobilize …