African Americans

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

In Washington, a politically diverse cohort of students and interns encountered Holocaust and African American history - and left with a mandate to act.

Students from 14 colleges came together through the 2026 Two Museums Program
FELICE FRIEDSON on 'Facing the Middle East' Episode 21

‘Facing the Middle East’ examines Iran’s repression, black-Jewish solidarity, regional war risks

African-American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr (1929 - 1968, centre) among other marchers is Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel (far right)

United against hate: Why Black and Jewish communities in America must stand together

Claudette Colvin, who was attending Booker T. Washington Magnet High School in 1955 when she was arrested for not giving up her seat on a Montgomery city bus, visits the school in Montgomery, Alabama, US February 3, 2005.

Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer who defied bus segregation, dies at 86


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

The lost and found tribe

Inside the African Hebrew Israelite community of Dimona.

MEMBERS OF the AHI community in East London, South Africa, with Dimona community leader, Minister Ahmadiel Ben Yehuda (the tallest) in the center.

Why so many African-American pro basketball players love Israel

Many players have actually felt less overt racism in Israel than they did in the US.

A team picture of Maccabi Tel Aviv's basketball team.

KKK leaves its propaganda in candy bags outside Virginia homes

Police said the materials seemed to be part of a recruitment effort.

A female and male member of the Virgil Griffin White Knights, a group that claims affiliation with the Ku Klux Klan.