For two years, educators and youth leaders have asked how they could bring the powerful lessons of Shared Legacies: The African American–Jewish Civil Rights Alliance to their students when an in-person professional development workshop was not available in their community. Today, we are excited to announce a new solution. The Shared Legacies Online Professional Development Training Module allows educators, faculty, staff, and youth leaders to access high-quality training when

LIVING CLARENCE’S LEGACY AND DREAM: A Tribute to Clarence Jones (January 9, 1931-May 22, 2026) by Reverend Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr This past month, we lost a giant—not only in the fight for civil rights and racial justice, but also within our organization. As Spill the Honey’s Inaugural Chair, Clarence Jones worked closely with our co-founder, Dr. Shari Rogers, to support and strengthen our organization. He believed deeply in the power of Black/Jewish partnership to move o

The Shared Legacies College Facilitation Guide is a comprehensive new educational resource designed to help faculty, staff, student leaders, and campus partners maximize the impact of all three versions of the award-winning documentary Shared Legacies: The African American–Jewish Civil Rights Alliance (40-minute classroom edition, 60-minute seminar edition, and 96-minute campus feature film). More than a discussion guide, it provides practical tools for creating meaningful le

First: Sharing the Sweetness. The name Spill the Honey is inspired by Holocaust survivor Eliezer Ayalon, whose mother gave him a cup of honey on the last day he saw her before he was deported to five concentration camps. That cup of honey symbolized love, family, and hope in the darkest imaginable moment. In the same spirit, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. poured hope and dignity into the conscience of our nation. Our work asks: What is the honey we can share with one another?

At the end of last month, our Spill the Honey team was front and center at the first national gathering of the Black/Jewish Alliance in more than two and a half decades. Dr. Ben Chavis, Jr. took center stage with an inspiring sermon, charging the leaders to embrace this historic moment in time and make it their own. He was embraced as the civil right legend that he is, who lived this partnership not only in the 60s but in subsequent decades serving as an inspiration to all.

These words were shared at the National Convening of the Black-Jewish Alliance in Miami on Friday, May 29th, in memory of Clarence Jones. Clarence Jones had a remarkable sense of timing. Behind the scenes, he helped shape some of the most transformative moments in American history, and somehow it feels fitting — almost bashert, meant to be — that this Summit is happening right now. In many ways, it feels like Clarence is still guiding this work from the other side. Clarence t

By Reverend Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis The life and legacy of Attorney Dr. Clarence Benjamin Jones (January 9, 1931- May 22, 2026) will always be remembered and respected as a champion freedom fighter for liberation, justice, and equality in America and throughout the world. Clarence B. Jones, Chairman Emeritus of Spill the Honey, was an iconic leader of the Civil Rights Movement and the trusted lawyer and speechwriter for Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Southern Chr

Celebrating our History - Black and Jews Together As we welcome the month of May, we celebrate American Jewish Heritage Month—a time to honor the rich contributions of Jewish Americans to our nation’s story. At Spill the Honey, this moment invites us to reflect on one of the most powerful chapters in that history: the enduring partnership between Black and Jewish communities. It’s a shared legacy we are proud to uplift not only this month, but all year long. At the end of May

Building a Movement and a Building a Better Future At Spill the Honey, we utilize voices, film, and lessons from the past to inspire leaders to build a better future together. Our April celebrations and commemorations highlight the power of memory to move us forward. In early April, our Jewish partners gathered around their Seder tables to retell the Exodus story and apply its lessons to today. The journey to justice and liberation needs to be relived every day. At the same

by Antar Davidson Across the country, educators and community leaders are facing the same challenge: how do we prepare young people to participate meaningfully in civic life in a world that feels increasingly divided, fast-moving, and emotionally charged? Traditional models of civic education often struggle to meet this moment. They tend to prioritize information over application, and theory over lived experience. Students may learn about systems, rights, and historical movem

by Reverend Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. and Rabbi Dr. Judy Schindler On behalf of Spill the Honey, we are pleased to offer our collective experience and perspectives on the historical and contemporary context and significance of the Seder at Passover from both the Jewish American and Black American religious traditions. As Jews gather around the Seder table and Christians move toward the sacred culmination of Easter, the convergence of these seasons calls forth one of the mos

Spill the Honey Programs Extending Across the Country—and Across the Calendar Year For those who work it the field of Black-Jewish Relations, the start of the year can be especially full. January brings Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and February marks Black History Month–both powerful opportunities for learning, reflection, and partnership. For Spill the Honey, this year was no exception. Not a week went by without our team in classrooms, on stages, and in communities across th

Spill the Honey is proud to support educators who are bringing the lessons of Shared Legacies: The African American–Jewish Civil Rights Alliance into their classrooms and communities. The Shared Legacies Mini-Grant Program provides grants of $300 to $750 to educators who are using the Shared Legacies curriculum and want to expand their students’ learning beyond the classroom through a family or community engagement event. Our goal is to help educators amplify student voices,

By Antar “Juda” Davidson One of the most powerful things about hip-hop is that it naturally teaches the skills young people need to succeed in the real world. Collaboration. Communication. Creative problem-solving. Leadership. When students create music together, they are also learning how to organize ideas, work as a team, and turn imagination into something tangible. At the same time, hip-hop has always been deeply connected to civic life. It tells stories about communities

March opened on a powerful note as Spill the Honey was honored to join the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College, the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, and The Temple to co-host the inaugural Shared Legacies Service. It was a day rooted in a shared commitment to justice and unity as portraits of Jewish civil rights leaders were unveiled and inducted into the Hall of Honor of Global Leaders in the International and National Civil Rights Movement at

Dr. Rogers' Introduced Shared Legacies at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church on Sunday, March 1, 2026. I am so honored to stand in this historic church, where Martin Luther King Sr. preached, where Martin Luther King Jr. inspired a nation, and where Raphael Warnock continues to inspire the next generation. I am deeply humbled to be in this room with my role model, Sherry Frank, whose character and actions define Jewish leadership and what it truly means to be a bridge build

Love in Action: Educating Across the Nation for a Beloved Community February places Valentine’s Day at its center — a day that celebrates many forms of love. Beyond romantic love, we honor the love of friendship and the deeper agape love that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. described in 1957 as “understanding, creative, redeeming goodwill for all people… an overflowing love which seeks nothing in return. It is the love of God operating in the human heart.” MLK’s vision of a belo

By Antar Davidson Some partnerships begin long before anyone realizes their future impact. That’s true for my connection with Kosha Dillz, which goes back to my early days rapping in college. A rabbi first introduced me to Kosha’s music, and when I later moved to New Jersey for yeshiva, I made it a point to find him. He was the first Jewish rapper I had ever met — someone who balanced identity, humor, and honesty in a way that made hip-hop feel like a space where cultural pri

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Dr. Ben Chavis—author, theologian, educator, pastor, preacher, and Chair of Spill the Honey—preached from the pulpit of Duke University Chapel, where he now serves as a professor. The moment carried profound historical weight. Forty-seven years earlier, on MLK Day, Dr. Chavis had preached from that same pulpit while he was a divinity student at Duke Divinity School—and while he was unjustly incarcerated as part of the Wilmington Ten. In his serm

January - A New Year of Action and Impact For many, the New Year is a time for resolutions—intentions for how we hope to change or grow. At Spill the Honey, we are beginning the year not with words, but with action. Our planning for 2026 is already well underway. We are off to a strong start in expanding our work on the national stage, with nearly 20 Shared Legacies programs scheduled across the country in the first quarter of 2026 alone. From Los Angeles to Boston, Washingt