The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute announced last week it was cancelling the Fred Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award intended for Professor Angela Davis, following criticisms of Professor Davis’ support for Palestinian human rights. The decision was likely premised on the misinformed view that to advocate for Palestinian human rights is offensive to the Jewish community.
Over 350 academics from across the U.S have signed onto the JVP Academic Letter in Support of Angela Davis, condemning the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute for cancelling the Fred Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award intended for Professor Davis.
— source jewishvoiceforpeace.org | 10 Jan 2019