(JNS)
A brand-new $25 million initiative to battle anti-Semitism called #StandUpToJewishHate recently launched, using a blue square as its main feature.
Created by the Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism—founded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft in 2019—the blue square emoji is being introduced as a symbol of solidarity with the Jewish people as part of the #StandUpToJewishHate campaign.
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The campaign “is designed to raise awareness for the fight against anti-Semitism, specifically among non-Jewish audiences, and to help all Americans understand that there is a role for each of us to play in combating a problem that is unfortunately all too prevalent in communities across the country today,” said Kraft.
The blue square is appearing on television shows, digital billboards and social-media sites. It is sized at 2.4% of the screen or other surfaces to symbolize Jews making up 2.4% of the population yet being victims of 55% of religiously motivated hate crimes.
The campaign is encouraging people to download the blue square and share it widely.
Said Kraft: “We must stand up and take action against the rise of all hate, and I hope everyone will post and share the blue square to show their support in this fight.”
I would like to download the blue square to add to my texts, emails and anything else I can add it to but can’t find one I can download. Also, I’d love to see a circle covering all those that have been discriminated against, black, brown, Asians, jews, etc.