1/7 - Our investigation, "Land-Grab Universities," reveals how Indigenous land was turned into seed money for U.S. colleges: 10.7 million acres taken from nearly 250 tribes through over 160 violence-backed land cessions for the benefit of 52 universities. hcn.org/issues/52.4/in…

Here is the video from my talk last week on IU professor and diplomat James G. McDonald's work to rescue Jewish refugees from Nazi persecution. There are powerful lessons here for today about the link between hate and policy. Thanks to the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council CANDLES Museum and IJHS.

Looking through the NCPH 2021 conference program and making selections. I've decided to go with...

Happy Purim! Shabbat Shalom! Let's eat!

🚨 super cool rabbi alert! I really needed this meditation on gratitude today.

Great quote!

💌 Our goal is to have 3,000 signatures- the same as the number of hate incidents against Asian Americans that have been reported nationwide. ⭐ Can you help us reach 3,000 by March 11th? napawf.org/indiana-anti-r…

We're partnering w/ Keshet & Indy Pride, Inc. to advocate for the Equality Act. This bill would provide LGBTQ+ people with protection against discrimination. Our FAQ page was built to educate about this bill & religious freedom. Learn then take action! indyjcrc.org/the-equality-a…

✨ Wishing you and your loved ones a Shabbat shalom!

I realize there is a very small audience for this, but . . . vegan seder plate!

Very proud to have written and produced this podcast episode on IHC Rabbi Maurice Davis and Black-Jewish allyship in the civil rights era + lessons for today's cont. work for Black rights, power, and equality. 🎧 Ft. current IHC Rabbi Brett Krichiver and Cantor Aviva Marer.

Super impressive issue of Traces. Unigov w/ Edward Frantz AND the 1972 Nat. Black Political Convention by Nicole Poletika?! Okay, Indiana Historical Society, I see you.

Amber Maze says, “We are hoping at the Indy JCRC to become a model for other JCRCs across the nation on how they can engage in the genocide prevention mass atrocity prevention.” The first step is learning! Join us for Genocide Awareness Month programming! indyjcrc.org/gam

I always learn something, feel enriched, and get inspiration to continue advocating when I click on these Re-Imagining Migration posts.

Everyone needs to take a break from writing all of these fantastic, relevant, and necessary books because I'm broke. . . Okay, one more. 📚

Please donate to the making of a full-length documentary on #ArabIndianapolis for public television. We have raised $28,000 so far and start shooting this summer! Secure link, line item budget, and more info below. arabindianapolis.com/the-documentar… #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth

Help immigrant-origin students + bring lessons about migration into the classroom... But make it fashion! Re-Imagining Migration now has swag. Fun way to support this important org.

Oh only one of the best teachers on the planet receiving the Alvin S. Bynum Award for Excellence in Academic Mentoring + her most colorful mentee! @IUPUI @IUPUIPH IUPUIhistory