JL;DR

The discussion featuring Dr. Lauren Strauss, Glenn Frankel, and Amy E. Schwartz delves into the historical and modern implications of blacklists in America, with a focus on the impact on Jewish communities. It covers the evolution of blacklists from the Palmer Raids to the Cold War's Hollywood Blacklist and identifies patterns in how fear and suspicion can become entrenched within national policies, often targeting Jews and other minority communities disproportionately. The conversation also examines the relevance of these historical examples in understanding today's polarized and potentially censorious climate. Held at the Capital Jewish Museum, the session emphasizes the enduring cultural and civic impact of blacklisting across decades.