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


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.

A FIREMAN helps a man as a home burns in New Orleans during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The book follows family members of a dead villain, including their experiences related to the hurricane.

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.

Rabbi Shais Rishon speaks at a rally in New York City, January 2020.

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.

BLACK LIVES matter to Jews. A rabbi carries a sign supporting Black Lives Matter at a rally in Washington.

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."

Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Gilad Erdan, took a three-day visit to South Carolina and Alabama to celebrate Black History Month.

NC leader: 'Agnostic Jew' made Black Panther to reach 'Schvartze pockets'

“His refusal to apologize is troubling and unacceptable to us,” said Matt Brooks, the director of the Republican Jewish Coalition. “These kind of comments have no place in our society.”

Scene from the fantasy film 'Black Panther'

The legacy of Jewish crusade against racial injustice - opinion

Black-Jewish relations is not something new to me. It’s something I’ve been passionate about my whole life.

US Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) speaks during a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington earlier this month.

Over 170 US celebrities join Black-Jewish alliance

The aim of the organization is to stand together to counter antisemitism and racism within the industry.

MARKELL CASEY: In some cases we are opinion shapers and we have platforms that can influence a lot of young kids.

Black History Month: We must renew black-Jewish brotherhood - opinion

We have known and felt more than the cold chill of chains and the searing crucible of bondage.

RABBI ABRAHAM Joshua Heschel with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Pathbreaking: Jew of color to lead diversity group Be’chol Lashon

Campbell, a veteran of Silicon Valley, was announced as the group’s new executive director last week, in a release timed to coincide with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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Early voting brings one million Black voters to Georgia polls

More than 3.8 million Georgians had already cast ballots as of 5 pm on Friday, compared to 4.1 million overall in the last presidential election.

People cast their ballots during early voting for the upcoming presidential elections inside of The Atlanta Hawks' State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, US, October 12, 2020