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ADL Shares Concerns about proposed UTLA Motion Regarding Israel

ADL recently reached out to the leadership of United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA), the union representing Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) teachers regarding concerns brought to us from community members, including UTLA members, about proposed anti-Israel motions that have taken place at some UTLA area meetings recently.  The motion language is very one-sided against Israel and fails to

ADL Gives Presentation on LGBTQ Allyship at Mexican Consulate

On June 24 ADL gave an informative presentation for community members at the Consulate of Mexico in Los Angeles on how to be an ally of the LGBTQ community. As one of several talks scheduled by the Consulate as part of its Pride Week initiative, the presentation focused on defining what a hate crime is, understanding the nexus between bias

Belgium Consul General Hosts Reception for ADL Leaders

Belgium Consul General Henri Vantieghem hosted a reception on August 23 for ADL leaders and members of the diplomatic corps at the Belgian official residence in Hancock Park, sponsored by the ADL International Affairs Committee. In his welcoming remarks, Consul General Vantieghem spoke of Belgium’s partnership with ADL in fighting hate and bigotry of all kinds. ADL Los Angeles Regional

Latino Jewish Roundtable Community Program: RESPONDING TO HATE CRIMES AND ANTI-IMMIGRANT EXTREMISM: A Workshop for Community Leaders and Latin American Consular Officials

On May 30, the Anti-Defamation League and the Consulate of Mexico in Los Angeles hosted a community event, RESPONDING TO HATE CRIMES AND ANTI-IMMIGRANT EXTREMISM: A Workshop for Community Leaders and Latin American Consular Officials. The program is part of the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in September 2017 between ADL and Mexico’s Foreign Ministry, which formed a

ADL Meets New Consul General of Austria

ADL met with the newly appointed Consul General of Austria in Los Angeles Andreas Launer on December 13. The meeting provided the opportunity to discuss anti-Semitism, Israel, especially given the recent announcement regarding Jerusalem, and ideas for collaboration during his tenure.  Consul General Launer responded positively to the outreach and described his government’s response to anti-Semitism. ADL thanked PM-elect Kurz’s clear