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social-issues1 year ago

"Robert Kraft's Super Bowl Ad: Inspiring Action Against Hate with MLK Speechwriter"

Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemitism will feature a Super Bowl ad with Clarence B. Jones, a former advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr., to raise awareness about antisemitism and the importance of opposing it. The ad aims to connect antisemitism to other forms of racism and comes at a tense moment in Black-Jewish relations in the United States. The Foundation hopes to build bridges and subdue hate through the ad, which is part of a larger campaign to call attention to antisemitism. Additionally, other ads premiering on Super Bowl weekend will call attention to the Israeli hostages in Gaza.

historycivil-rights-movement2 years ago

Reflections on Change: MLK's Speechwriter and the March on Washington

Clarence B. Jones, who helped Martin Luther King Jr. write his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, reflects on the process of drafting the speech and the impact it had. Jones discusses the progress made in racial relations since then, acknowledging that progress is not always linear but believes that significant strides have been made. As the 60th anniversary of the speech approaches, Jones feels a sense of responsibility to continue the work of civil rights activists and carry on their legacy.