WHAT: UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is proud to join Dillard University in hosting its New Orleans, LA., Black and Jewish Unity Dinner, a cornerstone of the new Tikkun Olam Society Initiative. This initiative, launched in partnership with Hillel International and with generous support from Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, aims to rebuild a once-strong partnership between Black and Jewish communities that is now at risk of eroding.

WHY: Hate in America is a growing concern. This event underscores UNCF’s commitment to:

• Addressing the growing disconnect between younger generations and the historical ties between Black and Jewish communities.
• Countering the rise of antisemitism and racism that further exacerbates this divide.
• Promoting understanding and unity between these communities to ensure a stronger future for all.

WHO, WHEN & WHERE: The Unity Dinner, taking place on Monday, November 11, at 5:45 p.m., at Dillard University Student Union Ballroom, 2nd Floor, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA, brings together students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and predominantly White institutions (PWIs) for open dialogue and shared experiences. Through these interactions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of each other's perspectives and develop a desire to work together on social change initiatives. Participating schools invited to the Unity Dinner: Dillard University, Loyola University, Tulane University and Xavier University.

For more information, please contact John Eaves, Ph.D., program director, UNCF Tikkun Olam Society Initiative at John.Eaves@UNCF.org.

About UNCF

UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students’ education and development through scholarships and other programs, supports and strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness. While totaling only 3% of all colleges and universities, UNCF institutions and other historically Black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding 15% of bachelor’s degrees, 5% of master’s degrees, 10% of doctoral degrees and 19% of all STEM degrees earned by Black students in higher education. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students at over 1,100 colleges and universities across the country. Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and its widely recognized trademark is, ‟A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”® Learn more at UNCF.org or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on Twitter at @UNCF.

About FCAS

The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism was founded by Robert Kraft in 2019 to fight the alarming increase of Jewish hate and all hate in the US. FCAS is dedicated to building a nationwide movement to stand together against hate in all its many forms by inspiring those on the sidelines, unengaged, to join us as active allies in this fight. Our Blue Square is the universal symbol for fighting Jewish hate and all hate. Through this, our national advertising campaigns, deep partnerships, and world class data and research capabilities through our Command Center, we reach unengaged, non-Jewish Americans in ways no other organization can, successfully changing hearts and minds to build a strong and growing community of upstanders in the fight against hate of all kinds.

Learn more and see their latest work at FCAS.org.

About Dillard University

Dillard University is a historically Black institution that cultivates leaders who live ethically, think and communicate precisely, and act courageously to make the world a better place. Located in New Orleans, Dillard is a private faith-based liberal arts university that offers 22 majors and two certificate programs. Ranked 5th on the 2021 The New York Times Overall Mobility Index and 14th in 2022 by Academic Influence for Best Colleges and Universities by Academic Stewardship, Dillard’s call to future leaders is to Write Your Legacy. Find out more about Louisiana’s oldest HBCU by visiting www.dillard.edu.

Media Contact:

Ronette King, Dillard University

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