Philadelphia, PA, August 26, 2020… Today, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) commended the national NAACP for removing Rodney Muhammad as President of its Philadelphia chapter. The Philadelphia NAACP executive committee reportedly voted to disband itself on August 20th and allow the national office to assume control of the chapter. These actions came after Muhammad posted a virulently antisemitic image on Facebook late last month.
“We applaud the NAACP for removing Rodney Muhammad from his position as president of the Philadelphia chapter,” said Shira J. Goodman, ADL Philadelphia Regional Director. “The NAACP has been a longtime leader and partner in the fight against bigotry, and today’s actions honor the organization’s storied history and mission.”
“While the last few weeks have certainly been challenging, we have been inspired by the support of our friends and allies of all backgrounds and beliefs who came together to condemn hate. We thank the elected officials, faith leaders, civil rights partners and community members who demonstrated moral leadership and courage in rejecting Mr. Muhammad’s antisemitic post.”
“There is much work to be done to eradicate systemic racism, antisemitism and all forms of bigotry from our society. We look forward to working with the Philadelphia NAACP under its new leadership – and continuing our work with NAACP branches across the region and nationwide – as partners in the fight against hate.“
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ADL is the world’s leading anti-hate organization. Founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of bigotry, its timeless mission is to secure justice and fair treatment to all. Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of hate with the same vigor and passion. A global leader in exposing extremism, delivering anti-bias education and fighting hate online, ADL is the first call when acts of bigotry occur. ADL’s ultimate goal is a world in which no group or individual suffers from bias, discrimination or hate. More at www.adl.org.