Honor MLK By Empowering Jews of Color
Suggestions for ways to make the Jewish community more inclusive.
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.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, dreams of a better conversation about race
Be’chol Lashon, an organization that promotes ethnic diversity within Jewish community, publishes curriculum in honor of U.S. civil rights leader to tackle difficult identity issues.
Ten Years After “The New Jim Crow”
Sometimes a book comes along and, after it is absorbed into the culture, we cannot see ourselves again in quite the same way.
Multiracial churches growing, but challenging for clergy of color
For four hours at a megachurch outside of Dallas, pastors of color shared their personal stories of leading a multiethnic church.
10 Thought-Provoking Movies to Watch on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Revisit the history of the Civil Rights era and the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in these inspiring films.
Finding Encouragement in MLK’s Words—And America’s Changing Demographics
My mixed-race daughter will be part of the nonwhite majority of American youth, which is cause for both celebration and fear.
Mass Incarceration, Then and Now
The U.S. has the highest rate of incarceration in the world; although the country makes up about five per cent of the global population, it holds nearly a quarter of the world’s prisoners.
The ZORA Canon
The 100 greatest books ever written by African American women
9th Annual Schomburg Center Black Comic Book Festival
Each year, the Schomburg Center’s Black Comic Book Festival brings creators, illustrators, writers, and independent publishers together with thousands of collectors, blerds, and nerds for two days of programming and activities. The highly-anticipated community event includes interactive panel discussions, a vendor marketplace featuring exclusive titles by Black creators, a cosplay show, and more.
Family Shabbat Dinner in Honor of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Kick off the weekend of service in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by celebrating a special MLK-themed Shabbat dinner. The evening will include singing and discussion on how Dr. King's teachings inspire us to care for our neighbors year-round.
Lovesong: Becoming a Jew
"Lovesong" is the moving account of a life and a spiritual odyssey, of a major writer's path from his boyhood as the son of a black Methodist minister in the South to his conversion to Judaism.
In God's Name
In this modern fable, various peoples of the world come up with their own names for God, highlighting the diversity in these honest and intimate expressions of faith and devotion.
#BlackLivesMatter: The Right vs Wrong Side of History
I don’t have to agree with every element of the Movement For Black Lives’ platform to advocate loudly and wholeheartedly for racial justice, any more than, fifty years ago, I would have had to agree with Martin Luther King, Stokely Carmichael, and Elijah Muhammad to support full citizenship for black Americans. Discussion and dissent have always been an essential part of social change.
A Lesson from Moses to Martin Luther King Jr.
During my childhood, I never understood why I found myself needing to adapt differently depending on which parent I was walking with: my black mother, or my white father. But then the stares grew longer, the presumptuous comments and questions never seemed to fall-short of an insult, and well, as a family we learned to know when to guard, deflect or just turn around and walk out the door.
Praying with My Feet Because #BlackLivesMatter
In my own life and in my rabbinate, I often draw on the story of journey from Egypt to the land of Israel. But usually it is a metaphor. This past week, it became much more tangible, literally embodied.
Celebrating Heroes During Black History Month
Black history matters. Why? Because if black lives matter, so do our history. It also matters because, in truth, there is white history. That history has so many lies that its proponents’ greatest fears are truth and reality.
Does Selma Deserve an Oscar? Ask Butch and Sundance
The controversy over the historical retelling du jour, Selma, isn’t going away — not with the Oscar ceremony on Feb. 22, six remaining days of Black History Month after that, and the 50th anniversary of the actual Selma marches on March 7, 9 and 21-25 yet to come.