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louds and rain 
were no deterrent 
to the community 
turnout for the third Annual 
Michigan ADL Walk Against 
Hate on Sunday, Sept. 18. 
The goal of the walk was to 
raise awareness and funds to 
support the critical work of 
the ADL. 
 ADL Regional Director 
Carolyn Normandin 
said the vast and diverse 
turnout represents a united 
commitment to a world free 
of hate. 
“When I think about what 
I witnessed on Sunday, Sept. 
18, I am really lifted,” she said. 
“There were many people I 
had never met — but they 
came together for one reason: 
to stand with ADL and give 
voice to the goal of making 
our communities better.” 
 ADL Michigan Associate 
Director Emily Broder said, 
“We were thrilled to see 
such an incredible turnout 
for the Walk Against Hate. 
People of all ages and walks 
of life came out to participate, 
demonstrating that our 
community is united in the 
belief that hate has no home 
in Michigan.” 
 This year, Michigan ADL 

bestowed the first Path to 
Truth award upon Arthur 
Horwitz, publisher emeritus 
of the Detroit Jewish News 
and founder of the Detroit 
Jewish News Foundation, 
which maintains the William 
Davidson Digital Archive 
of Jewish Detroit History. 
Horwitz has more than a half-
century record of journalistic 
excellence with an unwavering 
commitment to truth and 
integrity. 
 “Today, some of the 
same despicable seeds of 
antisemitism and bigotry from 
the 1930s have been planted 
and are sprouting all around 
us,” Horwitz said. 
“Facing so many sources 
of disinformation and vile 
outlets of prejudice, we 
must combine our voices — 
loudly — and call out the 
hatemongers whenever and 
wherever we see them. 
“Silence and timidity are 
not options,” he continued. 
“Additionally, we must 
strengthen and expand 
educational initiatives, 
especially those pioneered by 
the ADL, that help shine more 
light and truth in this ongoing 
battle.” 
 Michael Serling, an ADL 

Arthur Horwitz honored with 
Path to Truth Award.

Community 
Turns Out 
for ADL Walk 
Against Hate

STORY AND PHOTOS BY YEVGENIYA GAZMAN 

18 | SEPTEMBER 29 • 2022 

OUR COMMUNITY
This group of 
walkers was 
representing 
Cranbrook 
Kingswood.

Michael Serling 
and Arthur 
Horwitz

