We already know how amazing Zach is as an ally to the Jewish community, so I was looking forward to it.
Then a controversy threatened to derail everything.
About a day before the event, it came to the attention of many that one of those participating was hip-hop artist Jasiri X, who is also the founder/CEO of 1Hood. This seemed highly problematic, given his past which includes his relationship with Louis Farrakhan, who he has called his “spiritual father”:
Jasiri X is affiliated with Muhammad Mosque No. 22 of Pittsburgh and calls Louis Farrakhan his “spiritual father.” pic.twitter.com/vGkVLHQHYw