I read with interest your analysis of what you identified as Black antisemitism, and its merit or lack thereof today. This is the wrong conversation to have, as the Black-Jewish union proved very successful in during the 1960s and thereafter to pass major civil rights legislation to benefit all citizens: the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 come to mind as the biggest of those legislative victories. This is just one example of gains that can be achieved to effectuate positive change in society when both groups work in as partners.
Rather than having these silly finger-pointing exchanges, there should be more focus on reviving the once strong Black-Jewish union to maximize mutually beneficial civil rights advancements, DEI and equal opportunity. Pitting the two groups against one another for frivolous reasons is a lose-lose situation. Ditto that regarding allegations of racism by Jews against Black people.
There is strength in unity, and weakness in division. This point is especially important for Jewish people at a time when Israel is at war against an enemy who denies its veto right to exist. The Jewish community has always befriended and worked cooperatively with the Black community to effectuate social justice gains. No Jewish person would ever think of supporting or giving credence to any position denying the rights of Black people to exist and have a homeland rooted in history.
Thank you for considering these points from a Jewish person who has always supported and worked for civil rights and equal opportunity for all — in both the federal government and the private sector.
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