African Americans

500 Black Christian leaders arrive in Israel for 'Unfinished Business' pilgrimage

The delegation arrived on Thursday to fulfill a pilgrimage envisioned by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1967, nearly six decades after his planned visit was canceled.

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv, July 16, 2026.
The Nike basketball camp at the JCC of Greater Baltimore.

Black and Jewish youth build bridges through basketball, on the court and beyond

Students from 14 colleges came together through the 2026 Two Museums Program

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

FELICE FRIEDSON on 'Facing the Middle East' Episode 21

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


Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jemele Hill call out antisemitism in Black community

In his latest column for The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, Abdul-Jabbar argues that there has been a “shocking lack of massive indignation” over recent statements on social media.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks during The Gordon Parks Foundation's annual awards dinner and Auction in New York City, June 4, 2019.

Has Farrakhanism become mainstream in the US?

This form of American antisemitism is more mainstream today.

Religious leader Louis Farrakhan gives the keynote speech at the Nation of Islam Saviours' Day convention in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. February 19, 2017.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey supports reparations for African-Americans

Frey brought his Jewish identity into his response.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey listens to the first organizing meeting of the newly-elected Minneapolis City Council body.

My Black Jewish family’s values were 150 years in the making - opinion

"Tony and I are raising our families’ first generation of Black Jews. We have two daughters, ages 8 and 5, and a 2-year-old son."

The Keith family

Colorado officers fired over photos mocking death of Elijah McClain

The officers who were terminated were named as Jason Rosenblatt, Erica Marrero and Kyle Dittrich. The fourth officer, Jaron Jones, resigned on Tuesday.

Protesters walk in the rain down 23rd Avenue South in Seattle on June 12 during a silent march organized by Black Lives Matter to protest against racial inequality in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd

Jewish organizations offering $5K for info on attack against Black Jewish teen

Jewish organizations in the United States issued statements strongly condemning the attack on Bernstein.

Protest against racial inequality in the aftermath of the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Washington

Simon Wiesenthal Center: Cancel Louis Farrakhan's July 4 speech on Fox

Farrakhan has a long record of making inflammatory and antisemitic statements.

Louis Farrakhan

FBI, DoJ to investigate African-American hangings as racial riots rage

Some 4,743 people were lynched between 1882 and 1968, according to the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.

Protest against racial inequality in the aftermath of the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Washington

Trump moves Oklahoma political rally date from Juneteenth after criticism

Tulsa, a city important in African-American history, in 1921 was the site of one of the bloodiest cases of racist violence in US history in which white mobs attacked black residents and businesses.

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts during a campaign rally in Dallas, Texas, U.S., October 17, 2019

Ohio state senator blames COVID-19 on 'colored' pop not washing hands

Huffman was fired from his job as an emergency room physician following his highly controversial remarks.

The US Senate Session Chamber