On Tuesday, Aug. 21, hours after the release of a statement by Anti-Defamation League (ADL) recognizing the Armenian Genocide but opposing the Genocide Resolution pending in Congress, the Newton Human Rights Commission sent a strong message to ADL executive director Abraham Foxman that anything short of the unambiguous recognition of the genocide and full support of the Congressional resolution would result in Newton’s withdrawal from the ADL-sponsored No Place for Hate (NPFH) program. Click here to read full story, and here to watch Mayor Cohen's press conference. (Double click on video to expand, or click HERE to watch in YouTube window).
VIDEO OF NEWTON HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING -- RECORDED ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2007
