Black History month Archives

15 Feb

A Vision of Decency and Hope: Why James McBride Is Today’s Charles Dickens

February 15, 2024
By Susan Rubin Suleiman
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Both writers weave intricate yet leisurely plots and present an array of colorful, characters. Above all, they portray a fundamental decency and a hopeful vision.

20 Feb

Black Jewish Relations Zoominars, From the Newsletter, Latest, Wide River Project, Zoominar Library

How Much Do We Really Know About Hebrew Israelites?

August 9, 2024
By Jennifer Bardi
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The latest Wide River Project discussion also reflected how a conversation about difference can be informative, sincere and uncomfortable—and therefore productive.

08 Mar

Culture, History, Jewish Culture and Traditions - Moment Magazine, Religion, topics

Aviva Kempner and "The Rosenwald Schools"

February 1, 2013
By Moment
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By Monika Wysocki In celebration of Black History Month, the National Archives in Washington, DC hosted a preview of Aviva Kempner’s newest film, The Rosenwald Schools,...

08 Mar

Culture, History, Jewish Culture and Traditions - Moment Magazine, Religion, topics

Aviva Kempner and “The Rosenwald Schools”

June 14, 2023
By Moment
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By Monika Wysocki In celebration of Black History Month, the National Archives in Washington, DC hosted a preview of Aviva Kempner’s newest film, The Rosenwald Schools,...