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<p>The crucial historical lessons of Black-Jewish cooperation are revisited and revived in this utterly fascinating, urgent call to action.</p>
<p>The modern alliance between African-Americans and Jewish Americans dates to the NAACP founding in 1909. Since then, both groups have endured segregation and racism, from the codified bigotry of southern Jim Crow laws, to blatant bias in real estate, employment, higher education and politics.</p>
<p>Common cause was found in the turbulent ‘60s Civil Rights era, as Jewish leaders backed Dr. King’s efforts at racial equality and harmony. Yet, the relationship has frayed in recent years, as a once mighty bond of support and respect has seemingly faded, been forgotten or ignored.</p>
<p>Pivotal events come alive through a treasure trove of archival materials, narrated by eyewitnesses, activists, Holocaust survivors, and leaders of the movement, including prominent Atlantans such as Congressman John Lewis, Amb. Andrew Young, Rabbi Alvin Sugarman, Rabbi Peter S. Berg, Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr., members of the King family, and many others.</p>
<p>With divisive seeds of hate taking root anew in the American landscape, a new generation also affirms their pledge to actively promote the values of social justice. This potent, inspiring story of unity, empathy and partnership validates the ubiquity of the human experience, and how freedom and equality for all can be achieved only when people come together.</p>
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<h4 style="margin-bottom:0px !important;"><strong>OPENING NIGHT</strong></h4>
<p style="margin-top:0px !important;"><strong>Gala for Sponsors and Members (Fan-level and above) at 5:00 PM • Film at 7:30 PM</strong></p>
<p><strong>SHARED LEGACIES</strong> will be featured as the Opening Night event on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. A preshow reception, for sponsors and members (Fan-level and above) only, will feature a food tasting with some of Atlanta's finest chefs.</p>
<p>If you'd like information about becoming a sponsor or member, and attending the Opening Night Gala, please <a href="mailto:lori@ajff.org?subject=Becoming%20a%20Sponsor%20of%20AJFF%20and%20Attending%20the%20Opening%20Night%20Gala">contact our Development Director, Lori Zelony</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Note: Free parking is provided compliments of AAA Parking.</strong></p>
<p>The modern alliance between African-Americans and Jewish Americans dates to the NAACP founding in 1909. Since then, both groups have endured segregation and racism, from the codified bigotry of southern Jim Crow laws, to blatant bias in real estate, employment, higher education and politics.</p>
<p>Common cause was found in the turbulent ‘60s Civil Rights era, as Jewish leaders backed Dr. King’s efforts at racial equality and harmony. Yet, the relationship has frayed in recent years, as a once mighty bond of support and respect has seemingly faded, been forgotten or ignored.</p>
<p>Pivotal events come alive through a treasure trove of archival materials, narrated by eyewitnesses, activists, Holocaust survivors, and leaders of the movement, including prominent Atlantans such as Congressman John Lewis, Amb. Andrew Young, Rabbi Alvin Sugarman, Rabbi Peter S. Berg, Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr., members of the King family, and many others.</p>
<p>With divisive seeds of hate taking root anew in the American landscape, a new generation also affirms their pledge to actively promote the values of social justice. This potent, inspiring story of unity, empathy and partnership validates the ubiquity of the human experience, and how freedom and equality for all can be achieved only when people come together.</p>
<hr />
<h4 style="margin-bottom:0px !important;"><strong>OPENING NIGHT</strong></h4>
<p style="margin-top:0px !important;"><strong>Gala for Sponsors and Members (Fan-level and above) at 5:00 PM • Film at 7:30 PM</strong></p>
<p><strong>SHARED LEGACIES</strong> will be featured as the Opening Night event on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. A preshow reception, for sponsors and members (Fan-level and above) only, will feature a food tasting with some of Atlanta's finest chefs.</p>
<p>If you'd like information about becoming a sponsor or member, and attending the Opening Night Gala, please <a href="mailto:lori@ajff.org?subject=Becoming%20a%20Sponsor%20of%20AJFF%20and%20Attending%20the%20Opening%20Night%20Gala">contact our Development Director, Lori Zelony</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Note: Free parking is provided compliments of AAA Parking.</strong></p>
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The crucial historical lessons of Black-Jewish cooperation are revisited and revived in this utterly fascinating, urgent call to action.
The modern alliance between African-Americans and Jewish Americans dates to the NAACP founding in 1909. Since then, both groups have endured segregation and racism, from the codified bigotry of southern Jim Crow laws, to blatant bias in real estate, employment, higher education and politics.
Common cause was found in the turbulent ‘60s Civil Rights era, as Jewish leaders backed Dr. King’s efforts at racial equality and harmony. Yet, the relationship has frayed in recent years, as a once mighty bond of support and respect has seemingly faded, been forgotten or ignored.
Pivotal events come alive through a treasure trove of archival materials, narrated by eyewitnesses, activists, Holocaust survivors, and leaders of the movement, including prominent Atlantans such as Congressman John Lewis, Amb. Andrew Young, Rabbi Alvin Sugarman, Rabbi Peter S. Berg, Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr., members of the King family, and many others.
With divisive seeds of hate taking root anew in the American landscape, a new generation also affirms their pledge to actively promote the values of social justice. This potent, inspiring story of unity, empathy and partnership validates the ubiquity of the human experience, and how freedom and equality for all can be achieved only when people come together.
The modern alliance between African-Americans and Jewish Americans dates to the NAACP founding in 1909. Since then, both groups have endured segregation and racism, from the codified bigotry of southern Jim Crow laws, to blatant bias in real estate, employment, higher education and politics.
Common cause was found in the turbulent ‘60s Civil Rights era, as Jewish leaders backed Dr. King’s efforts at racial equality and harmony. Yet, the relationship has frayed in recent years, as a once mighty bond of support and respect has seemingly faded, been forgotten or ignored.
Pivotal events come alive through a treasure trove of archival materials, narrated by eyewitnesses, activists, Holocaust survivors, and leaders of the movement, including prominent Atlantans such as Congressman John Lewis, Amb. Andrew Young, Rabbi Alvin Sugarman, Rabbi Peter S. Berg, Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr., members of the King family, and many others.
With divisive seeds of hate taking root anew in the American landscape, a new generation also affirms their pledge to actively promote the values of social justice. This potent, inspiring story of unity, empathy and partnership validates the ubiquity of the human experience, and how freedom and equality for all can be achieved only when people come together.
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