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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 625

Jewish-black relations

Singers during a past performance of 'Soul to Soul.' (Victor Nechay/Courtesy)
January 17, 2025, 7:11 pm
NY synagogue to host concert celebrating Black-Jewish ties amid tensions over Gaza war
January 19 ‘Soul to Soul’ program hosted by the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue leans into congregation’s historical involvement in the civil rights movement
By Luke Tress
Rabbi Meir Muller, right, and Prof. Devin Randolph, left, teach a new antisemitism awareness course at South Carolina State University, in Orangeburg, spring of 2024. (Courtesy of Muller)
August 6, 2024, 1:51 am
In time for a potentially turbulent school year, new course focuses on Black-Jewish ties
Even as some universities prepare for protests against the war on Hamas, rabbi and prof create semester-long class at historically Black schools on the communities’ cooperation
By Cathryn J. Prince
Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby have a new book titled 'Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew,' which candidly discusses race and antisemitism. (Courtesy)
May 3, 2024, 6:00 pm
Noa Tishby and Emmanuel Acho discuss their candid new book on Black-Jewish relations
The Israeli actress and the former NFL linebacker have both turned to activism. Their collaboration, ‘Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew,’ breaks taboos to find common ground
By Jordana Horn
Jon Bernthal and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in a scene from 'Origin.' (Array Filmworks/Neon via JTA)
January 26, 2024, 1:29 am
‘Origin’ story: How Ava DuVernay’s new movie connects the Holocaust, slavery and caste
Based on Isabel Wilkerson’s bestseller, the drama, now in theaters, includes a portrayal of the real-life author and uses historical recreations to capture the book’s cerebral tone
By Andrew Lapin
Illustrative: Activists from the Workers Circle and Black Voters Matter on their way to a protest outside the White House in 2021. (Workers Circle via JTA)
December 12, 2023, 1:03 am
As war splits US progressives, Jewish and Black groups unite on voters’ rights
In the aftermath of the Oct. 7 Hamas atrocities, many American Jews say they feel abandoned by peers on the left, but the Workers Circle is putting all aside to support the cause
By Luke Tress
Jared Armstrong, right, playing professional basketball in Israel. (Courtesy of Armstrong via JTA)
August 26, 2023, 3:53 pm
Basketball player who fought for Israeli citizenship promotes Black-Jewish ties
Among his efforts, Jared Armstrong will run a free basketball clinic for middle schoolers in Philadelphia on Sunday that has Black and Jewish kids coming from as far as Connecticut
By jacob gurvis
Americans living in Israel march to the American Embassy in Tel Aviv with signs in Hebrew reading 'Americans for Equal Rights,' August 28, 1963. (AP Photo)
August 25, 2023, 6:46 pm
How Jews are joining the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington on Shabbat
About a dozen Jewish speakers will be among those addressing an estimated 75,000 people continuing the efforts that began six decades ago, and this time they include Jews of color
By Ben Sales
Jamie Foxx speaks to a large crowd during a 'kneel-in' to protest police racism on the steps of City Hall in San Francisco, June 1, 2020. (AP/Eric Risberg)
August 9, 2023, 9:48 pm
In antisemitism discourse around Jamie Foxx’s ‘Jesus’ post, evidence of culture clash
The star quickly apologized for a social media post many saw as antisemitic, but does the conversation about it reflect a larger disconnect between Black and Jewish communities?
By Ben Sales
HBCU administrators in Jerusalem, July 12, 2023. From left - Harold Martin, Chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University; Lazar Berman, Times of Israel; Harry Williams, President and CEO, Thurgood Marshall College Fund; Colonel Alexander Conyers, President of South Carolina State University; David Wilson, President, Morgan State University; and Quinton Ross, President, Alabama State University (Times of Israel)
July 14, 2023, 11:28 am
In Israel, leaders of US Black universities laud partnership with Jewish community
Trip comes after several high-profile incidents that, to many, indicate the Black-Jewish relationship in the US needs urgent work
By Lazar Berman
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a New York Democrat, arrives for his weekly news conference in the Capitol Visitor Center, March 30, 2023. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images via JTA)
April 15, 2023, 9:33 pm
Pro-Israel Rep. Jeffries penned defense of uncle’s antisemitism and Farrakhan in 90s
Resurfaced article written by Democratic congressman while at college contradicts his claim he was only vaguely aware of relative’s remarks; Jewish Republicans demand answers
By Ron Kampeas
Jonah Hill, left, and Lauren London in a scene from 'You People.' (Courtesy: Netflix)
February 3, 2023, 1:14 am
Critics pan ‘painful’ portrayal of Jews in race relations rom-com ‘You People’
Film topping Netflix charts accused of playing on stereotypes for cheap laughs, depicting Jewish main character as white, privileged and uncool foil to Black, Muslim love interest
By ToI Staff
Jonah Hill, left, and Lauren London in a scene from 'You People.' (Courtesy: Netflix)
January 26, 2023, 11:15 am
Star-crossed lovers tackle Black-white, Jewish-Muslim divides in ‘You People’
Netflix film starring Jonah Hill and Lauren London is a rom-com with teeth that doesn’t shy away from airing long-simmering cultural grievances
By Mark Kennedy
From Left: David Duchovny as Arnold, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Shelley, Jonah Hill (writer-producer) as Ezra, Lauren London as Amira, Eddie Murphy as Akbar, and Nia Long as Fatima in 'You People.' (Parrish Lewis/Netflix via JTA)
January 6, 2023, 9:29 am
In new film, Jonah Hill finds love with Farrakhan follower’s daughter
Netflix’s comedy ‘You People,’ with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Eddie Murphy, takes a new look at the often fraught Black-Jewish relations
By Andrew Lapin
Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, right, made an appearance on The Breakfast Club, a radio show hosted by Charlamagne Tha God (left) and DJ Envy. (YouTube via JTA)
December 10, 2022, 1:37 am
ADL head explains antisemitism on NY hip-hop radio show ‘The Breakfast Club’
Jonathan Greenblatt speaks to Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy — and their millions of listeners — about the relationship between the Jewish and Black communities
By Jacob Henry
Brother John Muhammad (Courtesy)
December 8, 2022, 4:30 am
Despite push, Jewish leaders can’t keep Farrakhan follower off Florida city council
Pressed on his views at a council vote in which he was ultimately approved 4-3, Brother John Muhammed refuses to condemn the Nation of Islam leader’s antisemitism
By Andrew Lapin
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