African Americans

American Jewish Congress launches initiative to strengthen Black-Jewish relations

The 500-member delegation’s ‘Unfinished Business’ pilgrimage was inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s planned 1967 visit to Israel, which never took place.

American Jewish Congress President Daniel Rosen address hundreds of Black Christian leaders in Jerusalem.
Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv, July 16, 2026.

500 Black Christian leaders arrive in Israel for 'Unfinished Business' pilgrimage

The Nike basketball camp at the JCC of Greater Baltimore.

Black and Jewish youth build bridges through basketball, on the court and beyond

Students from 14 colleges came together through the 2026 Two Museums Program

Two museums, one mission: Preparing young leaders to confront antisemitism and racism


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.

A member of a Neo-Nazi group attends the "Day of Honour" in Budapest, Hungary, February 10, 2018, as he commemorates the breakout attempt by Schutzstaffel (SS) troops from Soviet-surrounded Budapest during World War Two.

Making friends with the KKK

African-American keyboardist-vocalist Daryl Davis employs his musical talents to stamp out bigotry.

DARYL DAVIS at Blues and Rock for Humanity this past November.

Women’s March renounces Farrakhan’s antisemitism — Kind of

“Minister Farrakhan’s statements about Jewish, queer, and trans people are not aligned with the Women’s March Unity Principles."

Religious leader Louis Farrakhan gives the keynote speech at the Nation of Islam Saviours' Day convention in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. February 19, 2017.

Women’s March leaders refuse to condemn Farrakhan after antisemitic speech

In recent years, Farrakhan has embarked on a wide-ranging, anti-Jewish campaign, which has featured some of the most hateful speeches of his career.

Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan addresses the audience at the metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in in Washington June 24, 2015.

An Afro-Jewish dialogue — opportunities and challenges in a social age

The Jerusalem Post

Black Christian Evangelicals are not happy with Israel’s refugee policy

When Israelis think about American Evangelicals, they imagine 60 million enthusiastic, flag-waving Israel supporters who look, well, like Mike Pence.

AFRICAN ASYLUM-SEEKERS hold signs during a protest against the Israeli government’s plan to deport part of their community.

Comment: Why ‘Black Panther’ is a win for black-Jewish relations

The original Black Panther character was actually created by two white Jews.

Cast member Chadwick Boseman poses at the premiere of "Black Panther" in Los Angeles, California, US, January 29, 2018.

Obama, Farrakhan photo concealed, says photographer

Barack Obama was a US senator from Illinois at the time the photo was taken.

Former US president Barack Obama (left) and Louis Farrakhan (right)

American rapper draws parallels between Black, Palestinian experiences

“My criticism lies with the treatment of Palestinian civilians by the state of Israel, no more and no less."

A Palestinian woman argues with Israeli army soldiers as she is searched at a checkpoint during clashes in the West Bank Al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of Hebron

Taking a shot at life in Israel

David Goldstein takes a look at the many African-American basketball players who choose to play for the Jewish state.

DERRICK SHARP (left) plays a game for Maccabi Elite in February 2008