Still We R.O.S.E
Still We R.O. S .E
Still We R.O.S.E
Black and Jewish Solidarity
"Jewish Professors, and HBCUs, a story"
This article by African American Registry provides information tracing back to Nazi Germany: as Jewish Scholars fled deadly persecution in America they found sancutary at Historically Black Colleges and Univerisites. Read more to learn about this important time for the Jewish community and HBCUs.
"HBCU Re-Launches National Black-Jewish Relations Center"
This article by Birmingham Times discusses how a fellow HBCU, Dillard University, is relaunching the "Dillard University National Center for Black Jewish Relations in New Orleans." The center was originally founded in 1989 and is the only one of its kind. Read more to learn about the importance of this reinvigorated center.
"Jewish-African American Relations"
This article by Temple University's Amira Rose Schoreder provides a thorough walk-through the the relationship of African-American and Jewish communities in the United States. Highlighting both the triumphs and the causes of division, this article provides needed context of our two communities. Read more to learn more about our history of, "cooperation and tension."
"Then and Now: Black and Jewish Relations in the Civil Rights Movement"
​This article written by the University of Pennsylvania's Kristina Garcia details the interracial solidarity present within both communities during the Civil Rights Movement, as well as some causes of the erosion of our collaboration by discussing with Associate Professor Anthea Butler. Read more to learn what came of the discussion and their perspective on the future.
Our Histories
"9 things you need to know about the Black-Jewish relationship in America"
​This article by Sara Himeles of Jewish Unpacked highlights nine important historical facts demonstrating time in U.S history where Jewish and Black history and advocacy was tied together. Read more to learn more about our solidarity you might not have known before.
The black liberators who helped defeat the Nazis and free the Dutch get their due
This article by DeNeen l. Brown of the Washington Post highlights how the Embassy of the Netherlands marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation by honoring the black soldiers who risked their lives to end German occupation. Read more to learn about this little-known history of black soldiers leading liberation.
Remembering Jews who Fought for Black Civil Rights
​This article by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller provides deep insight into the hundreds of Jews who worked tirelessly to advance civil rights, even as they faced deadly persecution alongside African Americans. Read more to learn about our unity in this deadly time period.
Ups and Downs Between the Black and Jewish Community
This article covers the relationship of support and backlash regarding Black-Jewish relations within 20th century America. From Jewish legal help, inability of the Black community to improve via social mobility, and the Zionist movement, intercommunal interaction is discussed. Read more to better understand the reason of unity and tension between the Black community and Jewish community.
