DeSean Jackson controversy

Why celebrities keep quoting Louis Farrakhan — despite his anti-Semitism

Along with his hateful rhetoric, the Nation of Islam leader is known for empowering Black activism and running a network of social service programs.

By Ben Sales July 20, 2020 4:37 pm

Zach Banner wants to team up to fight hate. He’s also looking forward to lots of Shabbat dinners (after COVID-19).

In an interview, the NFL player opens up on why he stood up for Jews after DeSean Jackson’s social media post and the response he has received from the Jewish community.

July 16, 2020 10:44 am

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jemele Hill call out anti-Semitism in the Black community

Hill wrote that “some Black Americans have shown a certain cultural blindspot about Jews.”

July 15, 2020 3:37 pm

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What Hank Greenberg’s friendship with Jackie Robinson can teach us today

By Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove July 14, 2020 11:34 am

Jewish NFL players say education, not ‘cancellation,’ is the right response to DeSean Jackson’s anti-Semitic posts

By Stephen Silver July 13, 2020 2:06 pm

Julian Edelman speaks with DeSean Jackson about educating each other in aftermath of anti-Semitic posts

By Ben Sales July 10, 2020 3:11 pm

Owner of DeSean Jackson’s NFL team produces a documentary about Hitler

By Ben Harris July 10, 2020 10:39 am

Stephen Jackson talks with rabbi, says ‘I understand the hurt’ over Rothschild comment

By Ben Harris July 10, 2020 10:14 am

Stephen Jackson said DeSean Jackson is ‘speaking the truth’ about Jews. Black commentators say his activism is now tainted.

By Gabe Friedman July 9, 2020 3:55 pm

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Zach Banner says Jews are minority, too, and we must ‘put our arms around them’

By Marcy Oster July 9, 2020 11:44 am

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DeSean Jackson controversy

Why celebrities keep quoting Louis Farrakhan — despite his anti-Semitism

Zach Banner wants to team up to fight hate. He’s also looking forward to lots of Shabbat dinners (after COVID-19).

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jemele Hill call out anti-Semitism in the Black community

What Hank Greenberg’s friendship with Jackie Robinson can teach us today

Jewish NFL players say education, not ‘cancellation,’ is the right response to DeSean Jackson’s anti-Semitic posts

Julian Edelman speaks with DeSean Jackson about educating each other in aftermath of anti-Semitic posts

Owner of DeSean Jackson’s NFL team produces a documentary about Hitler

Stephen Jackson talks with rabbi, says ‘I understand the hurt’ over Rothschild comment

Stephen Jackson said DeSean Jackson is ‘speaking the truth’ about Jews. Black commentators say his activism is now tainted.

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Zach Banner says Jews are minority, too, and we must ‘put our arms around them’

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