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2023 Beau and Abe Merfish No Place for Hate® Youth Summit Brings Students Together to Learn About and Celebrate Neurodiversity

On November 2, more than 260 students from 11 Houston-area No Place for Hate® schools met at the flagship location of the Houston Public Library in downtown Houston to celebrate neurodiversity at ADL’s (Anti-Defamation League’s) 2023 Beau and Abe Merfish No Place for Hate® Youth Summit.  This year’s Summit, entitled “Welcoming Differences,” focused on middle school students and educators, and was

Some Resources for Parents and Caregivers About the Conflict in the Middle East

Talk about What’s Happening·      We Stand with Israel·      Hamas Attack Draws Cheers from Extremists, Spurs Antisemitism and Conspiracies Online·      Questions, Complexities and Context: Insights into Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict General Resources for Talking with Young People about Injustice·      Empowering Young People in the Aftermath of Hate(English and Spanish)·      Helping Students Make Sense of News Stories about Bias and Injustice·      Tips for Engaging and Disengaging on

Stand With Israel

In the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist invasion of Israel when more than 1,400 Israelis were murdered and over 230 children, women and men were kidnapped and taken hostage in Gaza, there has been a shocking increase in antisemitism in the U.S. and around the world. Stay informed and take action.

Shawn Raymond to Receive 2024 Karen H. Susman Jurisprudence Award

Shawn Raymond of leading trial law firm Susman Godfrey LLP will receive ADL’s (Anti-Defamation League’s) Karen H. Susman Jurisprudence Award at the Karen H. Susman Jurisprudence Award Luncheon April 18. 2024 at the Hilton Americas Houston, 1600 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010. ADL Southwest presents this award annually to an outstanding member of the legal community who exhibits a commitment