February 26, 2026 — Houston, Texas
Published on Jewish-Herald Voice
Emmanuel Acho featured speaker at special fundraiser
The American Jewish Committee Houston will mark its 80th anniversary with a powerful dialogue on allyship, confronting extremism and advancing interfaith collaboration at a fundraiser on April 15 at 6:30 p.m.
The annual event will feature Emmanuel Acho, author of “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew,” alongside Imam Abdullah Antepli, president of Rothko Chapel, and Senior Rabbi Brian Strauss of Congregation Beth Yeshurun. AJC Houston also will honor its 38 past presidents, whose leadership has guided the organization for eight decades.
“For 80 years, AJC Houston has stood at the intersection of advocacy, education and interfaith partnership,” said Rachel Schneider, AJC Houston regional director.
“At a time when division and extremism are on the rise, this conversation reflects both our history and our future by bringing dedicated advocates together to embody the ideals of true allyship, moral leadership and shared humanity.”
Acho’s groundbreaking digital series, “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man” – launched in June 2020 – has amassed more than 80 million views and earned a 2021 Emmy nomination for outstanding short-form nonfiction or reality series.
A No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, Acho co-wrote his most recent book, “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew,” with Noa Tishby. It offers a timely, disarmingly honest and thought-provoking exploration of antisemitism, connecting the harmful tropes of the past to the challenges of today.
Acho is a former NFL linebacker, an Emmy Award-winning sports analyst and the creator and co-host of “Speakeasy.”
Funds raised from this event will support AJC Houston’s mission to combat antisemitism, counter the spread of radicalism and extremism and unite communities through interfaith understanding throughout the Greater Houston region and beyond.
Tickets and sponsorships are available at ajc.org/houston/80years. The location will be given at the time of registration.
Learn more about AJC’s work at ajc.org.
