We Stand With Israel

Dear Israeli and Jewish friends,

In these unprecedented times, we, at NBEC, want to express our unwavering solidarity with you. We understand the pain and fear that comes from these barbarous acts of violence and hate. We stand in unity with you in the strongest condemnation possible of the evil actions of Hamas. Just as you have fought with Black leaders for justice and equality, we will stand with you to see that Jewish people the world over live in peace and security.

We mourn the innocent lives lost and have the mettle necessary to be with you and the Israeli people for as long as it takes to eradicate the threat of Hamas. Let us continue to work together towards a world where all people can thrive without the threat of extremist violence and hatred.

We stand ready to support and advocate for a peaceful future for Israel and the Jewish people.

With heartfelt sympathy and solidarity,

Darius Jones & the National Black Empowerment Council

The following elected officials joined NBEC in making their own statements of support.

Rep. Nikema Williams - US Congress, 5th Dist., Atlanta (GA)

Rep. Shontel Brown - US Congress (OH)

Rep. Byron Donalds - US Congress, Dist. 19, Naples area (FL)

Rep. Joanna McClinton - Speaker of the House, Dist. 191, Delaware area (PA)

Rep. Jordan Harris - Dist. 186, Philadelphia (PA)

Mayor Steve Reed - Montgomery (AL)

Mayor Andre Dickens - Atlanta (GA)

Mayor Frank Scott - Little Rock (AR)

Mayor Quinton Lucas - Kansas City (MO)

Mayor Justin Bibb - Cleveland (OH)

Mayor Randall Woodfin- Birmingham (AL)

Mr. Aaron Ford, Esq. - Attorney General, State of Nevada

Mr. Damon Brown, Esq. - Deputy Attorney General, State of California

Senator Royce Duplesis, Esq.- Dist. 5, New Orleans (LA)

Senator Shevrin Jones - Dist. 34, Miami-Dade County (FL)

Senator Raumesh Akbari - Dist. 29, VC of Education Committee, State of Tennessee

Ms. Amanda Septimo - Assembly Dist. 84, the Bronx, State of New York

Mr. Brian Cunningham - Assembly Dist. 43, Flatbush/Crown Heights, State of New York

Ms. Angela Alsobrooks - CEO of Prince George’s County (MD)

Ms. Melissa Conyears-Ervin - Treasurer of Chicago (IL)

Mr. Wesley Bell, Esq. - County Attorney, St. Louis (IL)

Mr. Nick Mosby - President City Council, Baltimore (MD)