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Message for Netanyahu: Let Ethiopian Jews represent Israel, not just clean its offices - opinion

We are wasting precious voices our people desperately need. No recogniton that an Ethiopian Jew might be an asset to Israel’s diplomacy in Africa and the English-speaking world.

Shmuel Legesse at his wedding at The Sephardic Temple of Cedarhurst in Cedarhurst, NY, June 8, 2014.
Somaliland Navy members participate in a parade celebrating the 33rd anniversary of their Independence in Hargeisa, Somaliland on May 18, 2024.

A Black African Jew to UN and African Union: Israel just did your job in Somaliland - opinion

 LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Director, writer and producer Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum attend the photocall for "Blink Twice" at IET London on August 18, 2024 in London, England.

 Is Zoë Kravitz Jewish? Here's what we know about Channing Tatum's fiancé

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling.

Hulu’s ‘Clipped’ dramatizes real story of Jewish LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s downfall


First Jew of color to lead Reconstructionist rabbinical school

The 44-year-old is currently a faculty member at High Point University, a liberal arts college in North Carolina, where she helped found the school’s minor in Jewish studies.

Dr. Amanda Mbuvi

In wake of Floyd murder, Kamochah created to support Black Orthodox Jews

Many Jews of color say they are often questioned or made to feel unwelcome when they enter Jewish spaces, but Kamochah is set on guiding and educating Jewish communities to accept them.

Jews of color were among those representing the Indianapolis Jewish community at the annual Festival of Faiths to celebrate the diverse religious landscape in central Indiana.

First Jew of color to lead American Jewish museum resigns, cites racism

Moyo is publicly accusing the board of dysfunction fueled by racism and sexism — and the board is threatening to sue her for allegedly leaking private information.

Gugulethu Moyo, former executive director of the Jewish History Museum in Tucson, Arizona.

Orthodox Rabbi, anti-racism advocate, turns his gaze to Jewish texts

The commentary, titled “In Black Fire,” represents an extension of Rishon’s ongoing efforts to speak up against racism in the Orthodox world.

Rabbi Shais Rishon speaks at a rally in New York City, January 2020.

Over 170 celebrities join Black-Jewish Entertainment Alliance

“I think we are all much more aware of patterns of systemic racism and the damage done to us all when anyone is denigrated," Mayim Bialik told The Jerusalem Post via email.

TV star Mayim Bialik.

2021 NAACP Image Awards: Jewish nominees, from Daveed Diggs to Doja Cat

The ceremony will air virtually on March 27. Here are the Jews to know.

51st NAACP Image Awards: Tracee Ellis Ross poses backstage with her Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for "Blackish

'Pinprick of light' Black Jewish novelist wins lifetime achievement award

"To be a Jew is to be a part of a tribe,” Mosley said, "in the end you’re always answerable to your blood.”

Actor Don Cheadle (L), one of the co-stars in the new film "Devil In A Blue Dress," poses with novelist Walter Mosley at the post-premiere party at The Beverly Hills Hotel, September 22. The film, based on Mosley's novel of the same name, is set in Los Angeles during the 1940's and deals with the in

Annamie Paul becomes first Black and Jewish Canadian party leader

Paul has previously worked as an advisor at the International Criminal Court in The Hague and as a political officer in Canada’s Mission to the European Union in Brussels.

Annamie Paul in Toronto Regent Park during the 2019 Federal Election

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

Annamie Paul wants to be the first Black-Jewish leader of a Canadian party

Paul is a lawyer who has dedicated her career to public affairs.

Annamie Paul is trying to make Canadian Jewish history