(Jewish Group) NFL star DeSean Jackson posts and removes anti-Semitic quotes attributed to Hitler

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Former Eagle Chris Long is right: It's 'not in vogue' to denounce anti-Semitism amid DeSean Jackson controversy

The content of DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic Instagram posts was hurtful, disturbing and weak-minded in its comprehension of human struggle in all of its forms, both historical and contemporary.

Up until this incident, Jackson had been widely praised for speaking out forcefully in the Philadelphia Eagles locker room to relate the legitimate message of Black Lives Matter, a cause that has been supported by hundreds of Jewish organizations in the United States and beyond.

When Jackson reacted last month to a tweet from SportsRadio 94 WIP host Angelo Cataldi, who had asked athletes to stop talking about social issues, I was even among those who supported Jackson's frustrated response. He values his platform to promote justice, good for him.

I've been one of DeSean Jackson's biggest fans for more than a decade, and was ecstatic when he returned to Philadelphia last season. Eagles fans everywhere rejoiced in the homecoming. D-Jax has entertained us all and made us happy, time and again, with his tremendous athletic gifts.

I am also Jewish, so the past few days have been a shameful and uncomfortable letdown. It's a punch in the gut and it's hard to write about, honestly.

Jackson has apologized, albeit imperfectly, for falsely quoting Hitler and poorly comprehending a book passage that exhorted Black people to greatness by scapegoating Jewish people.

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