MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson calls out antisemitism in Philadelphia, compares to 1960s racism
Jackson cited Anti-Defamation League (ADL) data recording 465 antisemitic incidents in Pennsylvania over the course of 2024, including 189 in Philadelphia and 51 in Montgomery County.
Reggie Jackson, a Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, recently denounced antisemitism in his hometown of Philadelphia, likening it to the racism he encountered in the 1960s. In a recent X/Twitter post, Jackson shared alarming statistics from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) report, which reveals 465 antisemitic incidents in Pennsylvania in 2024, with 189 in Philadelphia and 51 in Montgomery County, where his hometown Wyncote is located.
Jackson expressed his anger and shame at the tolerance of such hatred in his community, stating that it is heartbreaking to see antisemitism in his hometown. He urged elected officials and other leaders in Philadelphia to take a clear stance against antisemitism and hate, emphasizing that such behavior has no place in our communities.
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