African Americans
‘Facing the Middle East’ examines Iran’s repression, black-Jewish solidarity, regional war risks
The Media Line began with the Islamic Republic’s efforts to reach Iranians abroad while tightening its grip on dissent at home, then turned to an exclusive report on its sexual abuse and repression.
United against hate: Why Black and Jewish communities in America must stand together
Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer who defied bus segregation, dies at 86
Why do police mistake phones for guns? Racial bias in the brain, study finds
Meet the African-American philanthropist promoting Jewish values
Robert Smith is the chairman of the board of Carnegie Hall and the world’s foremost African-American philanthropist.
Ambassador Erdan calls to strengthen ties with US minority communities
Erdan toured the National Museum of African American history for over three hours, learning about slavery, the civil war, and the Civil Rights.
3 days of rioting shattered Crown Heights. 30 years of peacemaking put it back together. - opinion
The peaceful and joyous nature of the One Crown Heights festival stood in contrast to the events of 30 years before.
Neo-Nazi leader arrested in Arizona for aggravated assault
United States white supremacist leader, Burt Colucci, was arrested on Monday after threatening Black individuals outside a hotel in Arizona.
Killings of Asian women renew push for tougher US hate crime laws
"No one wants to be the last state standing without a hate crime law," said Swati Patel, interim CEO of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.
Nick Cannon ‘educates himself’ on Jewish issues after antisemitic comment
The Black celebrity said that blacks are the “real” Semitic people and argued that “non-melanated people” were barbaric.
US housing legacy puts some Black neighborhoods at higher flood risk
Nearly 60% of households in neighborhoods once designated undesirable for mortgage lending were non-white, compared with 40% of households in neighborhoods deemed desirable for loans.
Orthodox Rabbi, anti-racism advocate, turns his gaze to Jewish texts
The commentary, titled “In Black Fire,” represents an extension of Rishon’s ongoing efforts to speak up against racism in the Orthodox world.
Black Lives Matter: Listen to Biden, reject hatred from Sarsour - opinion
Take President Biden’s advice on both counts. Let’s together engage in a moment of unity.
Erdan goes ‘Down South’ for Black History Month on first official tour
“As Israel’s ambassador to the US, it is very important to me to connect with all sectors of American society, and in particular with minority groups."
