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MLK Would Support Strong Israel, Says Civil Rights Leader Chavis
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Civil rights leader Dr. Benjamin Chavis believes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would support a strong Israel. Chavis led 500 African-American and African pastors to Israel to revive the Black-Jewish alliance, which he says has weakened due to the loss of unifying leaders from the 1960s. He highlighted historical Black-Jewish cooperation during the civil rights era and stressed that both communities are stronger together, urging them to combat racism and antisemitism.
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- Civil rights leader Benjamin Chavis believes MLK would support a strong Israel.
- Chavis led 500 African-American and African pastors on a visit to Israel.
- The visit aimed to fulfill MLK's vision and rebuild the Black-Jewish alliance.
- Chavis cited historical Black-Jewish cooperation during the civil rights movement.
- He stated that Blacks and Jews are stronger when united.
- Chavis urged both communities to speak out against racism and antisemitism.
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