Black & Jewish America | February 2026
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Explore the intersecting and diverging fates of the Black and Jewish communities up to the 1920s. Trials of exile, faith, migration and solidarity shape their joint story.
Explore how Black and Jewish communities collaborated in music, film and fighting fascism from the 1920s to the 1950s; navigating divides while shaping culture and confronting injustice.
Trace the 1960s "Grand Alliance" as Black and Jewish communities fought for civil rights, highlighting activism, collaboration and the tensions that tested their solidarity.
Examine the shifting Black and Jewish relationship from the 1970s onward, exploring political gains, global tensions, rising hate and the enduring lessons of solidarity.