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Reverend Jesse Jackson waves as he steps to the podium during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 27, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite/File)
February 17, 2026, 3:11 pm
Rev. Jesse Jackson, US civil rights icon with rocky ties to Jews, dies at 84
Protégé of Martin Luther King, Jr. led Black causes for decades and broke barriers as a presidential candidate; he also had to apologize for referring to NYC as ‘Hymietown’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Brother John Muhammad declined to vote on a St. Petersburg, Florida, City Council resolution adopting a definition of antisemitism during a meeting on Sept. 14, 2023. (Screenshot from livestream)
September 16, 2023, 3:57 am
Farrakhan follower on Florida city council skips vote on antisemitism resolution
Brother John Muhammad acknowledges ‘urgent need to combat antisemitism’ but expresses concerns over free speech and ‘loose’ definitions
By Andrew Lapin
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a New York Democrat, arrives for his weekly news conference in the Capitol Visitor Center, March 30, 2023. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images via JTA)
April 15, 2023, 9:33 pm
Pro-Israel Rep. Jeffries penned defense of uncle’s antisemitism and Farrakhan in 90s
Resurfaced article written by Democratic congressman while at college contradicts his claim he was only vaguely aware of relative’s remarks; Jewish Republicans demand answers
By Ron Kampeas
Jonah Hill, left, and Lauren London in a scene from 'You People.' (Courtesy: Netflix)
February 3, 2023, 1:14 am
Critics pan ‘painful’ portrayal of Jews in race relations rom-com ‘You People’
Film topping Netflix charts accused of playing on stereotypes for cheap laughs, depicting Jewish main character as white, privileged and uncool foil to Black, Muslim love interest
By ToI Staff
Brother John Muhammad (Courtesy)
December 8, 2022, 4:30 am
Despite push, Jewish leaders can’t keep Farrakhan follower off Florida city council
Pressed on his views at a council vote in which he was ultimately approved 4-3, Brother John Muhammed refuses to condemn the Nation of Islam leader’s antisemitism
By Andrew Lapin
Lakeith Stanfield in New York City, Feb. 12, 2020. (Jason Mendez/Getty Images via JTA)
May 8, 2021, 6:11 am
Actor Lakeith Stanfield moderated a Clubhouse room full of antisemitism
Participants aired tropes often trumpeted by Louis Farrakhan; Stanfield acknowledged antisemitism in the forum, says people ‘clearly weren’t listening’
By Gabe Friedman
Authorities investigate at the scene where a car crashed into a barrier on Capitol Hill in Washington, April 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
April 3, 2021, 3:06 am
Suspect in deadly US Capitol attack was Farrakhan follower, raged against gov’t
US media reports identify attacker as Noah Green of Indiana; posted online about ‘mind control,’ called US government the ‘#1 enemy of Black people’
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Ice Cube, also known as O'Shea Jackson, performs at the KY Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky, on September 28, 2019. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
November 13, 2020, 9:29 pm
Ice Cube to headline ZOA gala months after anti-Semitic tweets
Rapper joins right-wing event along with John Voight and the Adelsons, after sparking friendship with group’s chair Mort Klein, who’s been accused of being Islamophobic and racist
By Shira Hanau
Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam speaks at Saint Sabina Church, May 9, 2019, in Chicago. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
October 7, 2020, 5:06 am
YouTube removes Louis Farrakhan’s Nation of Islam channel
Organization headed by anti-Semitic leader violated hate speech guidelines, company says; accounts belonging to some of group’s members still active
By Ben Sales
Minister Rodney Muhammad speaks to the crowd during a rally, outside the federal courthouse in Philadelphia, July 20, 2013. (Joseph Kaczmarek/AP)
July 29, 2020, 1:36 pm
Resignation calls grow in wake of Philadelphia NAACP head’s anti-Semitic post
Pennsylvania’s governor and attorney general join those demanding that Rodney Muhammad step down for sharing on social media images used by white supremacists
By Agencies
Ice Cube speaks onstage at Magic Box on October 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for REVOLT via JTA)
July 29, 2020, 6:01 am
Call me Cube: ZOA chief Mort Klein talks with Ice Cube after Farrakhan tweets
Rapper has drawn widespread condemnation after repeatedly tweeting anti-Semitic images, while Klein has been accused of being Islamophobic and racist
By Shira Hanau
Jay Electronica performs at the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City, June 2, 2018. (Steven Ferdman/Getty Images via JTA)
July 27, 2020, 4:24 am
Rapper Jay Electronica calls rabbi who spoke with Nick Cannon a liar and ‘devil’
Musician attacks Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Abraham Cooper, uses hashtag #SynagogueOfSatan — a phrase promoted by Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan to describe Judaism
By Marcy Oster
Louis Farrakhan, center, surrounded by, clockwise from top left, DeSean Jackson, Stephen Jackson, Nick Cannon and Ice Cube. (Getty Images)
July 21, 2020, 5:50 am
Why celebrities keep quoting Louis Farrakhan — despite his anti-Semitism
Several have echoed Farrakhan’s anti-Jewish rhetoric, conspiracy theories; most have apologized. He’s also known for empowering Black activism, organizing social service programs
By Ben Sales
Madonna poses for photographers upon arrival at the world premiere of the film 'The Beatles, Eight Days a Week,' in London, September 15, 2016. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
July 21, 2020, 3:51 am
Madonna Instagram post of Louis Farrakhan video racks up 700,000 views
Singer has largely escaped criticism for sharing speech from Nation of Islam leader, who has long history of anti-Semitism
By Ben Sales
Amar'e Stoudemire, tallest, is leading an initiative to connect Jewish and African-American students at Florida International University. (Courtesy of FIU Hillel via JTA)
July 21, 2020, 3:17 am
Amar’e Stoudemire offers to bridge the gap between Blacks and Jews
Former NBA All-Star who lives and plays professionally in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv says ‘lack of leadership’ in Black community has led to expressions of anti-Semitism
By JTA
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