African Americans
Black and Jewish youth build bridges through basketball, on the court and beyond
“We are creating transformative spaces where young people learn empathy, trust, and cooperation, before prejudice ever takes root.”
Two museums, one mission: Preparing young leaders to confront antisemitism and racism
‘Facing the Middle East’ examines Iran’s repression, black-Jewish solidarity, regional war risks
United against hate: Why Black and Jewish communities in America must stand together
African-American rabbi tackles racism in the Jewish community
One episode, in which Ariel confronted an Orthodox New York assemblyman over wearing a blackface costume,is a “verbatim” recollection of a conversation that Rishon had with a real politician.
Doing due diligence on Israel
The ‘Magazine’ sits down with Keith Wofford, the first African-American Republican candidate for New York State attorney-general.
Gay, African-American rabbi wants to shatter Jewish stereotypes
In her position as the newly installed rabbi of West End Synagogue, a Reconstructionist congregation on the Upper West Side, Kennebrae aims to challenge notions of what a Jew looks like.
Commentary magazine sees a new split in the black-Jewish alliance
“Stoking black-Jewish antagonism harms black Jews, hinders multi-racial organizing and only serves those invested in bigotry on both sides."
Black nationalist antisemitism on campus requires Jews to be ‘white’
Why are positive messages of black empowerment tainted by antisemitic tropes? And why do they portray Jews, themselves reviled by white supremacists, as the ultimate symbol of whiteness?
New memorial for black lynching victims influenced by Holocaust memory
How Jewish memory inspired black activists and historians to remember and talk about the painful legacy of racial violence in America.
ADL will no longer co-lead Starbucks diversity training
Following pressure from left-wing activists, the prominent Jewish organization will take a backseat in coffee company's all-day anti-bias training sessions.
Here's why Black-Jewish tensions need to end
Antisemitism at the core of white nationalism
The white nationalist movement – which is now re-branded as the “alt-right” – has managed to coalesce around one common enemy: the Jew.
Making friends with the KKK
African-American keyboardist-vocalist Daryl Davis employs his musical talents to stamp out bigotry.
