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Victoria Raggs
Fifteen interns attended the program designed by Amit Rau and Raina Grosswald.
August 9, 2023, 1:05 pm
AJC Interns Host Panel on Antisemitism and Racism
Victoria Raggs and Sherry Frank spoke about growing up in Atlanta.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
The We Are Family Juneteenth celebration was an intergenerational, family-centered event that provided connections between and among the diverse community of attendees.
June 28, 2023, 10:42 am
Atlanta Jews Celebrate Juneteenth
The third annual We Are Family celebration was held June 16-18 at The Pearlstone Center.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Former Fulton County Board of Commissioners chairperson John Eaves (left) and Victoria Raggs (right) join “Exodus 91” lead Shai Ferdo and his wife, Nofar Moshe Fredo, at the film’s Atlanta premeire at the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.
March 1, 2023, 3:43 pm
Atlanta Jews of Color Council Seeks to Promote Inclusion
In celebration of Black History Month, the Atlanta Jews of Color Council offered various types of programming related to local culture and racial justice.
By Debbie Diamond
Atlanta’s Black and Jewish Leaders have weighed in on the Kanye West antisemitism controversy.
November 4, 2022, 12:22 pm
Atlanta’s Black, Jewish Leaders Weigh in on Kanye Controversy
The antisemitic sentiment expressed by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, hit close to home during the Oct. 30 football game between rivals University of Georgia and University of Florida.
By Debbie Diamond
Miriam Raggs, center, flanked by Bernice King, left, and Susannah Heschel, right. (Photo by Victoria Raggs)
January 26, 2022, 6:01 pm
Jewish Teen Speaks at MLK Memorial Service
Miriam Raggs is believed to be the first Jew of color to participate in the annual service at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
By Dave Schechter
“People were racially ambiguous” in 19th century America, said Laura Arnold Leibman, professor of English and Humanities at Reed College.
January 17, 2022, 8:30 am
New Book Recalls the Complicated History of Jews and Race
Atlanta Jews of Color Council is among the sponsors of a presentation by Professor Laura Leibman, author of “Once We Were Slaves".
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
June 17, 2021, 5:11 pm
What Does Juneteenth Mean to Me?
Two of AJC Atlanta’s Black/Jewish Coalition co-chairs reflect on the holiday.
By Amit Rau
The Jews of Color Mishpacha Project launched the Shabbaton.
May 11, 2021, 5:33 pm
Atlanta Jews of Color Participate in National Shabbaton
Local group launched to encourage inclusion of Jews of color in the wider community.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
US President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential inauguration in Washington. Reuters
January 21, 2021, 1:45 pm
Can Biden’s Administration Bridge the Political Divide?
Based on a random sampling of opinion, the 46th president may find it challenging to satisfy a politically divided country.
By Dave Schechter
Weber School alumni request more anti-racist education.
September 9, 2020, 5:59 am
Weber Alumni Urge Anti-Racist Education
Alumni who authored a letter recommending the greater emphasis and the school’s board of trustees say they look forward to further dialogue on the subject.
By Dave Schechter
Panelists were, back row: Lamar Walker, Marla Cureto, Chinita Allen and Victoria Raggs. Front row: Leslie Anderson, Richard Rose and Rabbi Michael Bernstein.
February 20, 2020, 4:06 pm
Shared Legacies: Future of Black Jewish Solidarity Discussed
Dr. Tarece Johnson moderated a panel discussion, touching on the film “Shared Legacies,” and black-Jewish solidarity.
By Eddie Samuels
The event audience of 1,100 people filled all three levels of the Byers Theatre at City Springs.
January 8, 2020, 10:37 am
Unity and Action Urged in Response to Anti-Semitism
The Byers Theatre at City Springs was filled, and then some, for a program planned in response to recent anti-Semitic attacks in New York and New Jersey.
By Dave Schechter
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