MJCCA Welcomes the ADL�s Dr. Allison Padilla-Goodman to Discuss Standing up to Hatred and Anti-Semitism

On Thursday, August 29, 2019, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, the MJCCA’s Active Mature Adults department will feature an exciting guest as part of their KnowlEdgewise Speaker Series program. Dr. Allison Padilla-Goodman, the Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Southeast Regional Office, will discuss the topic: Standing up to Hatred and Anti-Semitism. For information, contact Earl Finley at 678.812.4070.

About Dr. Allison Padilla-Goodman

With family roots in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia, Allison believes deeply in the Anti-Defamation League’s mission and its relevance to the American South. Prior to joining the ADL, she earned a PhD and worked as a sociologist, focusing on race relations, migration, public education, and urban development. She has taught courses on those subjects and was a public educator and community organizer around public safety in New Orleans.

The MJCCA’s KnowlEdgewise Speaker Series

The KnowlEdgewise Speaker Series welcomes experts on a multitude of topics. On select Thursdays each month, speakers from a variety of fields give fascinating presentations on topics ranging from history, politics, or religion; to international affairs, health, wellness, or current events. This program is free for MJCCA members and $5 for the community.

Contact Information

For information, contact Earl Finley at earl.finley@atlantajcc.org or 678.812.4070, or register at the door.

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