Young “Jewmaican” Musician Releases First EP
Elijah Gordon, aka Sølä, The Jewmaican, explores his Jewish-Jamaican identity on "OnTrack."
The African-American Art Shaping the 21st Century
Kerry Washington on Beyoncé, Ta-Nehisi Coates on Kendrick Lamar, Oprah Winfrey on Toni Morrison, Issa Rae on ‘Scandal,’ and 31 other prominent black artists on the work that inspires them most.
How Black Culinary Historians Are Rewriting the History of American Food
African American food culture is one of the only aspects of African American identity that represents an unbroken line from Africa to present-day America.
The first black U.S. senator lived an extraordinary life
Hiram Revels subverted slave states and recruited soldiers in the Civil War. In the 150 years since his election, he remains one of only 10 black senators ever.
In Light of Rising Anti-Semitism, Rethinking Black-Jewish Relations
When we fight for a fairer and more just America, and we fight for it as proud Jews, we all win.
A Black Orthodox Rabbi Explains How He Navigates Both Racism And Anti-Semitism
MaNishtana’s bio states that he is a writer, speaker, rabbi, playwright and author. It goes on to explain that he is also black, Jewish and Orthodox.
A Personal Trainer, Vegan and Sociologist Walk into a Synagogue — Oh Wait, that’s just Sandra Lawson
Lawson visited Yale this Tuesday to speak about religion, intersectional identities and creating inclusive environments at multiple events hosted by the Slifka Center for Jewish Life, the Office of LGBTQ Resources and the Afro-American Cultural Center.
An ‘Intoxicating’ Singer, Whether It’s Green Day or ‘Oklahoma!’
Rebecca Naomi Jones, who has made her reputation in rock and pop musicals, will tackle a classic as Laurey in “Oklahoma!”
His Paula Deen takedown went viral. But this food scholar isn't done yet.
Twitty’s embrace of all the various parts of himself — African, African American, European, black, white, gay, Jewish — sometimes raises hackles, as does his habit of speaking his mind.