New York, NY, August 26, 2023 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) released the following statement regarding the mass shooting today in Jacksonville, Florida:
“ADL is aware of a mass shooting in Jacksonville, FL, believed to be motivated by anti-Black racism with three fatalities, all of whom are Black.
A gunman opened fire in a local dollar store in a predominantly Black neighborhood after reportedly being spotted by security at a local HBCU nearby. The shooter left a hateful, racist manifesto.
That this attack occurred while tens of thousands gathered in our nation’s capital for the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, serves as a painful reminder of how much work needs to be done to realize Dr. King’s Dream.
ADL Center on Extremism will continue tracking this horrific, hateful attack. The victims, their families, and their community are in our prayers.”
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.