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.
500 Black Christian leaders arrive in Israel for 'Unfinished Business' pilgrimage
Black and Jewish youth build bridges through basketball, on the court and beyond
Two museums, one mission: Preparing young leaders to confront antisemitism and racism
MLK honored by American Zionist Movement
"I solemly pledge to do my utmost to uphold the fair name of the Jews- because bigotry in any form is an affront to us all" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Saying 'I've been used,' Kanye West distances himself from politics
"My eyes are now wide open and now realize I’ve been used to spread messages I don’t believe in," West said.
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
