# Annapolis mayor denies citation to Black activist

> Annapolis mayor Jared Littmann denied ceremonial citation for Philip Ateto after accusing him of antisemitism.
- Title: Annapolis mayor denies citation to Black activist · The Banner
- Summary: Annapolis mayor Jared Littmann denied ceremonial citation for Philip Ateto after accusing him of antisemitism.
- Keywords: annapolis, jared littmann, philip ateto, citations, antisemitism, city council, news, local, mayor, denies, citation, Black
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/local-news/philip-ateto-citation-jared-littmann-JLMXS7FZ3NG6JNGH3PGQ6LGNWU
- Author: Cody Boteler
- Published: 2026-10-13T15:36:40.288+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: annapolis, jared littmann, philip ateto, citations, antisemitism, city council, news, local
## Annapolis mayor denies citation
Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann denied ceremonial citation for Black activist Philip Ateto after accusing him of antisemitism.
## Ateto died in July
Philip Omaya Ateto, 48, died after struggling with multiple myeloma in July.
## Mayor claims language crossed into antisemitism
Littmann said Ateto’s language felt like an attack over religion and crossed the line into antisemitism.
## Activists demand citation
Dozens of people crowded Annapolis City Council chambers urging Littmann to reverse denial of citation.
## Littmann offers meeting
Littmann said an offer to meet with people requesting citation still stood.
## NAACP president criticizes denial
Steven Waddy, NAACP president, called denial of honor to Ateto ‘cruel’ and said it does not heal division.

> It’s cruel
## Jewish activist claims antisemitic remarks
Liz Glass, Jewish, said Ateto called her a ‘genocidal freak’ and there can be no exceptions to antisemitism.
## Aldermen demand process change
Two aldermen said the citation process should not run exclusively through the mayor.
## Key takeaway

Annapolis mayor Jared Littmann denied ceremonial citation for Black activist Philip Ateto, claiming his language crossed into antisemitism.