Social Justice in Action Awards

Each year, the Beerman Foundation presents an Award for Social Justice in Action to a person whose words and actions reflect Leonard’s courage and commitment to social justice. At this annual event, we also honor the work of powerful young change-makers who walk in the path of Leonard Beerman through Fellowship Awards. Below are videos from our annual events honoring these inspiring individuals.

Watch Our 2024 Award Honoring Courageous Journalist and Recipient of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, Maria Ressa

The 2024 Award for Social Justice in Action, honoring Maria Ressa
Fellows: Hussayn Abdul-Qawi,Adnan Jaber, Marissa Montes, Zahra Sakkejha, Yehudah Webster

 

The Eternal Dissident: The Living Legacy of Rabbi Leonard I. Beerman z”l
A Symposium to Mark the 10th Anniversary of his Death

The Legacy of Leonard Beerman: An Interfaith Perspective
Rev. Ed Bacon, Rev. Eddie Anderson, Aziza Hasan
Moderator: Salam Al-Marayati

Leonard Beerman and the Hebrew Prophetic Tradition Today
Rabbi Sharon Brous, Prof. Aryeh Cohen, Daniel Sokatch
Moderator: Rabbi Ken Chasen

A Discussion with Beerman Fellows
Zahra Sakkejha, Adnan Jaber, Yehudah Webster
Moderator: David Myers

 

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2023 Award Honoring Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi

The 2023 Award for Social Justice in Action, honoring Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
Fellows: Karely Amaya, Justin Jones, Shammas Malik, and Brittany Ferrell Young

2022 Award Honoring Dolores Huerta

The 2022 Award for Social Justice in Action, honoring Dolores Huerta
Fellows: Edward (Eddie) Anderson, Jeanelle Austin, Ju Hong, Sukhi Samra, and Shmuly Yanklowitz

2021 Award Honoring Reverend James M. Lawson and Celebrating Rabbi Leonard I. Beerman’s Centennial

The 2021 Award for Social Justice in Action, honoring Reverend James M. Lawson and Celebrating Rabbi Leonard I. Beerman’s Centennial

2019 Award Honoring Reverend Norman Leer

The 2019 Award for Social Justice in Action, honoring Norman LeAr
Fellows: Jacob Plitman, Rachel Sumekh, and Mayor Michael D. Tubbs

2017 Award Honoring Congressman John R. Lewis

The Inaugural (2017) Leonard I. Beerman Foundation Award for Social Justice in Action, Honoring John R. Lewis