Dee Dee Bass Wilbon and Deana Bass Williams visit a site on the Jewish Chronicles of Unity Trail. The Freetown Rosenwald School was built around 1925 to educate African American students in Anne Arundel County, Md.
Alveda King Ministries and Bass Public Affairs (BPA) unveiled a Chronicles of Unity Trail in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month. This initiative, a cornerstone of The Yahweh Project, pays homage to the historic alliance between African American and Jewish-American communities, showcasing their shared journey towards equality.
The history trail, curated by BPA, highlights pivotal locations throughout the U.S. where Jewish Americans played a significant role in advancing freedom and civil rights. The trail provides participants with an understanding of the enduring collaboration between diverse communities during pivotal moments in American history.
“The Jewish American Chronicles of Unity Trail embodies the spirit of unity and collaboration that defined the civil rights movement,” said Dr. Alveda King, Founder of Alveda King Ministries. “As we commemorate Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor the indelible contributions of Jewish Americans to the pursuit of justice and equality.”
In the face of rising anti-Semitism in the United States and abroad, The Yahweh Project stands as a beacon of democracy-focused dialogue and intentional unification. By engaging educational institutions, media outlets, and cultural influencers, The Yahweh Project seeks to confront and dismantle bigotry through purposeful action.
“The Yahweh Project is more than a commemoration; it is a call to action against anti-Semitism,” said, Dee Dee Bass Wilbon Partner at Bass Public Affairs. “As we navigate the challenges of today’s world, we must draw inspiration from the historic collaboration between African American and Jewish-American communities to shape a future where hatred has no place.”
To learn more, visit BassPublicAffairs.com/theyahwehproject and download the inaugural sites on the Jewish American Chronicles of Unity Trail.
