Did the Nets Get Rid of the Wrong Person?

November 2, 2022Posted inAnti-Defamation League, Anti-Semitism, Basketball, Brooklyn Nets, Coaches and Managers, Durant, Kevin, Fringe Groups and Movements, Irving, Kyrie, Jews and Judaism, Marks, Sean (1975- ), Nash, Steve, National Basketball Assn, Social Media
The star-loaded Nets have an awful record and parted ways with Coach Steve Nash. But a bigger problem with Kyrie Irving and his antisemitic social media post remains.

Kanye West Tests Adidas and His Other Corporate Partners

October 24, 2022Posted inadidas AG, Anti-Defamation League, Anti-Semitism, Balenciaga (Fashion Label), Content Type: Personal Profile, Def Jam, Fashion and Apparel, Gap Inc, Mental Health and Disorders, Music, Rap and Hip-Hop, West, Kanye, Yeezy (Fashion Label)
The antisemitic outbursts and provocations by the artist now known as Ye have raised questions about how much offensive behavior companies are willing to tolerate from a proven moneymaker.

After Criticism, Academy Museum Will Highlight Hollywood’s Jewish History

March 21, 2022Posted inAcademy Museum of Motion Pictures, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Anti-Defamation League, Anti-Semitism, Film, Goldwyn, Samuel (1879-1974), Jews and Judaism, Kramer, Bill (Museum Executive), Los Angeles (Calif), Movies, Museums, Saban, Haim
The new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, which tried to present an inclusive history of film, overlooked the role Jewish immigrants played in creating the industry.