The Nathaniel R. Jones Foundation

The Nathaniel R. Jones Foundation issued the following statement in response to the murders of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky:
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The Nathaniel R. Jones Foundation condemns, in the strongest possible terms, last night's murders of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky in Washington, DC. This senseless act of violence has no place in civilized society.

We extend our thoughts and prayers to the victims, their families, and all those affected by this tragic incident. Two young people - a soon-to-be engaged couple with families, dreams, and contributions to make to our world - are gone for no good reason. Their deaths represent not just a loss to their loved ones, but to all of us who believe in the dignity and worth of every human life.

In the wake of this tragedy, we call upon all leaders, media figures, and others to reject the dangerous rhetoric and demagoguery that too often follows such incidents and to resist the urge to use this or any tragedy as a weapon for political advantage The exploitation of human suffering for political gain dishonors the victims and undermines our shared commitment to justice and human dignity.

Judge Nathaniel R. Jones devoted his life to advancing civil rights, promoting understanding across communities, and building bridges where others sought to create divisions. His legacy reminds us that in our darkest moments, we must choose dialogue over demagoguery, compassion over exploitation, and unity over division.

We urge all people of good conscience to honor the lives of the Sarah and Yaron by rejecting hatred and violence, and working together toward a more just and peaceful world.

May their memories be a blessing.

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The Nathaniel R. Jones Foundation honors and advances the life work of the late Nathaniel R. Jones, federal judge, former NAACP general counsel, and lifelong champion in the fight for civil rights and social justice.