Upstanders: How Lillee Jean Is Standing Up Against Antisemitism, Racism, Bigotry, and Hate

You can begin by just having a positive attitude. If you constantly oppose the world, you won’t make any progress. Instead, strive to be the best version of yourself and have a deep understanding of the facts. Remember, there will always be people who are resistant to change, and it’s important to accept this reality, too.

An upstander is the opposite of a bystander. A bystander is someone who stands by while others are being bullied, maligned, or mistreated. An upstander is someone who stands up to protect and advocate for the victim. We are sadly seeing a surge of hate, both online and in the real world. Many vulnerable minorities feel threatened and under attack. What measures are individuals, communities, and organizations taking to stand up against Antisemitism, Racism, Bigotry, and Hate? In this interview series, we are talking to activists, community leaders, and individuals who are Upstanders against hate, to share what they are doing and to inspire others to do the same. As part of this series, we had the pleasure of interviewing Lillee Jean.