It is incredibly disappointing that: - @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social did not have a Black person, more specifically a Black woman, on this segment to discuss this - @boardofdeputies.bsky.social has not reached out to Black Jews to have this discussion, specifically after their Commission report *And*

In late 2021/early 2022 I started talking to my local Democrats about a run for city council. This was still in the heady days of Run For Something and I thought, hey, why not? I'm a lawyer, local businesstype, genuinely interested in politics and local governance.

Danielle Solzman 🗽🇺🇲✡️🕎🟦🎥@solzyatthemovies.com · 5d ago

This is what it means to be Jewish in America. If you do not understand the concerns surrounding Jewish safety, I ask that you please become educated and listen to Jewish friends who don't dismiss such concerns. ==> Michigan AG Dana Nessel to skip Democratic convention over antisemitism fears

I don't know if I suspected where things were headed back then. I do remember thinking that it was a bad time to be a visible Jew in a very gentile corner of California. I thought about what it would mean for my immigrant wife and our mixed-race children. I decided not to put any of us through it.

With recent decadal spikes in warmer British summers, and more frequent heatwaves, tell me why do only about 2% of buses in London have full passenger air conditioning, while the rest rely on ventilation and air-cooling systems.

Seeing Rita Ora’s headline today (“I looked for love in the wrong places”) hits a quiet, familiar chord. ​We’ve all spent time searching for connection or validation in places that were never meant to hold us. 1/3

Seeing Rita Ora’s headline today (“I looked for love in the wrong places”) hits a quiet, familiar chord. ​We’ve all spent time searching for connection or validation in places that were never meant to hold us. 1/3

Sitting here on this warm night, listening, and thinking ​is there any song that captures the high of new love better than Nat King Cole’s “L-O-V-E”? ​Beyond being an absolute classic, it is a brilliant celebration of opening your heart to a brand new chapter with someone special. 1/2

Does plantain go with chicken soup for Shabbat dinner? It is a silly question. Of course, they do. Shabbat shalom ❤️

You do not need to be religious to be spiritual. The English and French Black players showed what pure faith looks like: a shared reverence for love, unity, life and joy after their #WorldCup match. More than a game; it's a testament to the human spirit.

For good reason, everybody hates Argentina. edition.cnn.com/2024/07/17/s...

For years, there was a small smattering of Black footballers in European teams on the #WorldCup stage. This year, their powerful grace and quietly elegant presence rippled for younger generations who look like them to see, including Little Blew. From this aunty, thank you ❤️

Arsenal is playing very well tonight #FRAENG

Belittling the lived experience of antisemitism of Jewish people because you are vex with how *those in power* created a hierarchy of racism and devalued the lives of Palestinians *does not* make you an anti-racist. In fact, you are contributing to white supremacy. I said what I said.

I fully agree about the dismissal of the Forde report and woefully disturbing lack of action on anti-Blackness and Muslim hate. Yet it is not anyone's place to reduce the antisemitism that existed, and still exists, in the Labour Party including how rife it was and felt. *Neither* is acceptable.

Esheru@esherukweku.bsky.social · 3w ago

Remember Starmer ignored the findings of the Forde Report, because he was hoping antisemitism was a huge problem in the Labour Party. It was nowhere near the levels of anti black and anti Muslim hatred. So he and Blairite colleagues ignored the findings. THAT’S what I will remember him for.

📌 ICYMI — Why has BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme Never Had a Black Editor or Presenter? — Jaldeep Katwala The absence of non-white journalists on the BBC's flagship news programme is not just a symbolic failure – but one of diversity in power, authority, and leadership, writes the director…

Why has BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme Never Had a Black Editor or Presenter?

The absence of non-white journalists on the BBC's flagship news programme is not just a symbolic failure – but one of diversity in power, authority, and leadership, writes the director of the Sir Lenny Henry Centre at Birmingham City University

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Hang it in the Musée Magritte.

4 - 1 to Belgium, you say?

In a fast-paced world where everything feels temporary, my grandparents’ 50+ year love story is my anchor. They showed me that true love isn't not about perfection. It is about choosing each other every single day, through every high and low. Forever inspired by their legacy. ❤️

In a speech on Friday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York emphasized the diversity of the U.S. as he criticized those who would deprive immigrants of freedom and aspects of American history, from slavery to discrimination to worker exploitation.

Mamdani Says Blind Patriotism Ignores the Nation’s Flaws and Inequality

In a nearly 13-minute address, Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York highlighted the nation’s diversity and criticized those who would deprive immigrants of freedom.

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White working-class boys face lower grades and higher exclusions. Yet, low-income white girls are now seeing the sharpest drops in GCSE attainment. Scrapping the Equality Act won’t fix this. It risks stripping away protections, making vulnerable girls even more invisible. 🧵 1/4

The fiscal impact of recent immigration - @tomcalver.bsky.social Concludes "I estimate the total lifetime impact of work, family and dependant visas as a £130 billion gain" (driven by skilled workers). (1/?4) www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...

Pogroms. There is no other word for what is happening in Belfast. To name it, is the opportunity to respond to it accordingly.

He was arrested on Monday and taken into custody. During his interview, he said he had no negative feelings towards Jewish people. 73 minutes after he was released on *Tuesday,* he was heard saying it would be good to blow up a Jewish school. news.met.police.uk/news/man-jai...

Man jailed for antisemitic hate crimes in Hackney

He admitted a number of religiously-aggravated offences.

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My Kings deserved it. They smashed it. #Arsenal #PremierLeague #COYG

It is heartening to see pieces in the media that address the simultaneous rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia at the same time. I am hopeful that several communal organisations and the government will catch up.

Lara 'Challah Black Girl' M@blewishand.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We keep treating hate like a series of isolated fires. We extinguish one only to find three more are elsewhere. ​If we do not step back and see the entire landscape, from far-right extremism to rising antisemitism, we just play whack-a-mole with symptoms as the system rots🧵 1/7

This week’s portion, Bamidbar, is a favourite and meaningful to recent weeks. It starts in the wilderness. It is about a census, counting every individual to show they have a place and purpose in the collective journey. Even in the desert, there is order and value in every soul.

It is heartening to see pieces in the media that address the simultaneous rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia at the same time. I am hopeful that several communal organisations and the government will catch up.

Lara 'Challah Black Girl' M (@blewishand.bsky.social)

We keep treating hate like a series of isolated fires. We extinguish one only to find three more are elsewhere. ​If we do not step back and see the entire landscape, from far-right extremism to rising...

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The past week at Downing Street.

The Wolf Of Wall Street - I'm Not Leaving

Wolf of wall street scene where he doesn't want to leave the company. I do not claim ownership of this clip or video. All rights go to the original owner.

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