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Linda Sarsour speaks onstage during the Women's March on Washington on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images/via JTA)
November 21, 2018, 7:40 am
Linda Sarsour apologizes to Jewish members of Women’s March over anti-Semitism
Without mentioning Women’s March co-chair Tamika Mallory’s association with Louis Farrakhan, Sarsour admits ‘we should have been faster and clearer’ in condemning anti-Semitism
By Ben Sales
(L-R) Bob Bland, Linda Sarsour, Carmen Perez and Tamika D. Mallory attend BET's Social Awards 2018 at Tyler Perry Studio on February 11, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET via JTA)
November 20, 2018, 1:59 am
Women’s March founder calls on leaders to resign for ‘allowing anti-Semitism’
In wake of Farrakhan controversy, Teresa Shook writes that current leadership has permitted hatred of Jews and bigotry to become part of the movement
By JTA
Tamika Mallory, right, co-chair of the Women's March on Washington, DC, talks during an interview with fellow co-chairs Carmen Perez, left, and Linda Sarsour, January 9, 2017, in New York City. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
November 12, 2018, 9:17 pm
Women’s March condemns anti-Semitism, but supports leaders Sarsour and Mallory
After actress Alyssa Milano refuses to speak at next event if there is no condemnation of Louis Farrakhan, activist group’s statement says it ‘doesn’t support’ his remarks
By JTA
US actress Alyssa Milano speaks at a campaign event for democratic congressional candidate Katie Porter on November 6, 2018, in Tustin, California. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
November 8, 2018, 1:56 am
Alyssa Milano won’t speak at Women’s March unless its leaders condemn Farrakhan
The actress and #MeToo activist says she is disappointed that Linda Sarsour and Tamika Mallory did not speak out against the Nation of Islam leader
By JTA
Ben & Jerrys 'Pecan Resist' ice-cream launched October 2018. (Ben & Jerrys)
November 1, 2018, 11:25 am
Ben & Jerry’s anti-Trump flavor gives Israelis brain freeze
Proceeds from new dessert to go to four activist groups, including Women’s March, whose co-leaders have supported BDS and endorsed Farrakhan
By Agencies and Stuart Winer
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan speaking on October 14, 2018, in Michigan. (Twitter screen capture)
October 22, 2018, 12:49 am
Farrakhan’s Jewish ‘termites’ video removed from Facebook
Social media company says video violates hate speech policies; it remains on Twitter
By JTA
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan speaking on October 14, 2018, in Michigan. (Twitter screen capture)
October 18, 2018, 10:29 am
Twitter says no plans to ban Farrakhan after comparison of Jews to termites
ADL urges removal of Nation of Islam leader’s tweets after he thanks Jewish ‘deceivers’ for ‘putting my name all over the planet because of your fear of what we represent’
By TOI staff
Chelsea Clinton at the SiriusXM Studio in New York City, Sept. 13, 2018. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
October 18, 2018, 1:47 am
Chelsea Clinton calls out Louis Farrakhan over anti-Semitism
Former first daughter hits back at Nation of Islam leader for calling Jews termites
By JTA
Protesters of a New School panel on anti-Semitism demonstrate outside the event on November 28, 2017. (Courtesy of Jewish Voice for Peace)
August 11, 2018, 8:09 am
Progressives say racism is ‘prejudice plus power.’ What does that mean for Jews?
The storm over The New York Times’ hiring of Sarah Jeong highlights activists’ question of whether it’s racism when ‘punching up’
By Charles Dunst
Louis Farrakhan at a basketball game at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, July 23, 2017. (Streeter Lecka/BIG3/Getty Images via JTA)
August 1, 2018, 7:45 pm
Netflix denies plans to run Farrakhan documentary
Anti-Semitic US preacher had claimed film ‘My Life’s Journey Through Music’ was to be added to streaming service Wednesday
By TOI staff
Screen capture from video of Maria Estrada, candidate for the 63rd Assembly District California. (YouTube)
July 11, 2018, 8:10 pm
California Assembly Democrat accuses Israel of genocide, backs Farrakhan
Progressive Zionists of the California Democratic Party calls on Maria Estrada to resign and apologize for ‘blatant anti-Semitism’ which ‘disqualifies her from public office’
By JTA
Louis Farrakhan at a basketball game at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, July 23, 2017. (Streeter Lecka/BIG3/Getty Images via JTA)
June 12, 2018, 8:41 am
Twitter removes ‘verified’ status from Louis Farrakhan’s account
After sermon on ‘the Satanic Jew’ that blamed Jews for child molestation, misogyny, police brutality and sexual assault, Nation of Islam leader loses website’s blue checkmark
By JTA
Women’s March National Co-Chair Tamika Mallory speaking in New York, April 22, 2017. (Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Hulu via JTA)
June 6, 2018, 8:47 am
Women’s March leader dropped from Australia event over remarks on Israel
Social service agency cancels Tamika Mallory’s keynote speech, says it does not want her comments to ‘overshadow’ local summit
By JTA
Louis Farrakhan speaking at a press conference at the Mosque Maryam in Chicago, March 31, 2011. (Scott Olson/Getty Images via JTA)
June 5, 2018, 6:14 pm
Louis Farrakhan warns against ‘Satanic Jews’ in Chicago speech
Nation of Islam founder says Jews ‘have infected the whole world with poison and deceit’ and that Judaism is a ‘system of tricks and lies’
By JTA
Women’s March National Co-Chair Tamika Mallory speaking in New York, April 22, 2017. (Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Hulu via JTA)
May 8, 2018, 2:51 am
Women’s March leader blames Trump Muslim ban, Mexican border wall on Israeli PM
Returning from trip to region, Tamika Mallory says US leader’s actions ‘are all lines out of the Netanyahu book of oppression’
By JTA
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