Dear JCCA Colleagues, I know that many of us have been closely following the trial of Derek Chauvin. But you don’t need to watch the trial to appreciate the horror of George Floyd’s death, the grief of those who witnessed the murder live, and the courage it took for...
Dear JCCA Colleagues, Last week’s horrific attacks in Atlanta underscore the vicious grip of white supremacy and xenophobia on our country. Far from an isolated event, these shootings represent a frightening escalation of frequent anti-Asian harassment and assault...
Dear JCCA Colleagues, Today marks the beginning of Black History Month 2021, when we focus on and celebrate the infinite accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans past and present. Reflecting and learning from this history propels us forward, inspiring us...
Dear JCCA Colleagues, On Monday we will commemorate what would have been the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 92nd birthday. The values and ideals Dr. King fought for reverberate just as strongly today as they did 50 years ago—if not more so, given the continued...
Dear JCCA Colleagues, We traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering with family and friends, ushering in the warmth and cheer of the holiday season. This year is starkly different. Almost no one has been spared the impact of Covid-19. Giving thanks means so...
Dear JCCA Colleagues, This is a Father’s Day unlike any other in my lifetime; it feels like years of history are happening every week. It was only a few weeks ago that George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis; only a few days ago that Rayshard...
Dear JCCA Colleagues, Last weekend, a video went viral of a woman named Amy Cooper in Central Park shouting at a birdwatcher who asked her to leash her dog, as park rules require. “I’m going to tell the cops an African American man is threatening my life,” she yells...
Dear JCCA Colleagues, On Monday, we celebrate the birth of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who would have turned 90 years old a few days ago, on January 15. As we honor the legacy of his achievements, we must also re-commit to the racial and economic justice...
Dear JCCA Colleagues, The holiday season presents the opportunity to gather with loved ones and reconnect, to show appreciation for each other and the gifts that we receive, whether material or not. We take stock of the previous twelve months, some of us committing to...
Dear JCCA Colleagues, We are all aware of the struggles our clients endure each day and the challenges they confront. The holidays give us greater pause to consider the painful absence of a loving family, or the poverty that prevents parents from providing their...