Tag: Black Jewish Relations

In an effort to counter American bigotry against Blacks and Jews, saxophonist Matthew Levy envisioned the Generate Music project, aiming to bring together Black and Jewish musicians to create and perform original pieces highlighting their shared experiences.
Congressman Ritchie Torres, known for his progressive values, addresses the importance of strengthening Black-Jewish relations, combating antisemitism on college campuses through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and the negative impact of platforms like TikTok in exacerbating hatred and division.
Harvard student groups posted an antisemitic cartoon featuring a Star of David, dollar sign, and nooses on Instagram, sparking outrage and apologies for the image's use.
Jared Armstrong, a professional basketball player with Elitzur Ashkelon, is using sports to inspire Israeli children by running free basketball clinics in Ashkelon as a way to promote Black-Jewish relations and provide a positive escape for kids facing challenges.
Jared Armstrong, a professional basketball player living in Israel, has shifted his focus from improving Black-Jewish relations in the United States to running free basketball clinics for Israeli children in Ashkelon, providing them with a fun escape from the nearby conflict with Gaza.
James McBride's novel, The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, has won two National Jewish Book Awards, making McBride the first African-American author to achieve this.
The article discusses the importance of repairing Black-Jewish relations in light of current tensions and the rise of racism and antisemitism.
David Lehrer, a veteran activist and leader in Los Angeles, has passed away at the age of 75.
The Elijah Cummings Youth Project (ECYP) is a 25-year partnership between Baltimore's Black and Jewish communities aimed at fostering understanding and connections between the two groups.
Basketball player Jared Armstrong, who fought for Israeli citizenship, is now focused on promoting Black-Jewish relations.
Four students from Xavier University of Louisiana, the only historically Black Catholic university in the US, won a national prize for their work on an antisemitism education curriculum.
In his latest novel, "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store," James McBride explores the complex history of Black-Jewish relations in America.
Richard Michelson, author of "Sleeping as Fast as I Can," engages with various topics in his latest book of poetry, including the rise of antisemitism, political polarization, Black-Jewish relations, and the quest for God.
Elinor Tatum, the current publisher of the New York Amsterdam News, has been living Black history her whole life, taking over the newspaper from her father in 1997.
The article discusses the past and future of Black-Jewish relations.
This episode challenges the commonly held narrative surrounding Black-Jewish relations.
The article discusses the opposition of civil rights icon John Lewis to the Million Man March organized by Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan in 1995.
Jonathan D. Sarna discusses the complex legacy of Woodrow Wilson in relation to Jewish history, highlighting Wilson's positive actions towards Jews such as supporting Louis Brandeis' Supreme Court nomination and endorsing the Balfour Declaration for a Jewish national home in Palestine.
In the face of rising anti-Semitism, discussions around black-Jewish relations have become crucial.
Liam Hoare discusses the future of the British Labour Party and its impact on British Jews in light of the antisemitism scandal.
The author describes her experience being protested at Bard College for being a Jew during a conference on racism and anti-Semitism.
Dr. Lonnie Bunch III, Founding Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, discusses the historical and current state of Black-Jewish relations in America, exploring the existence of a shared agenda.
Y.Y. Shvarts, a Yiddish poet, wrote the epic Yiddish poem "Kentoki" in the early 20th century, focusing on three generations of Jewish life in Kentucky, challenging the usual narrative of American Jewish literature centered in urban areas.