"These days, however, that historic alliance stands on very shaky ground. Recent polling reveals that current-day struggles against anti-Semitism and racism are often perceived to be at odds with each other. Overcoming this divide will not be easy. But at a pivotal moment when anti-Semitism, racism, and violence endemic to both are intensifying, we have an opportunity to reconsider ways to bridge this divide."
"Both of us participate in antiracist and anti-Semitism work. One of us (Goldman) is White and Jewish. The other (Galvin) is Black and an African-Centered Christian. We both see the potential for common ground, with the recognition that we won't get there without acknowledging and countering the forces that have been tearing our communities apart. Struggles against anti-Semitism and racism are often perceived to be at odds with each other. Overcoming this divide will not be easy. A Jewish Perspective on the Possibility for Black-Jewish"
Black and Jewish Americans have been occasional allies while both face violence in the United States. Recent polling shows that contemporary struggles against anti‑Semitism and racism are frequently seen as being in tension with one another. Two participants involved in antiracist and anti‑Semitism work identify as White and Jewish and Black and African‑Centered Christian, respectively, and see potential for common ground. The potential for solidarity requires confronting the forces that have been tearing communities apart. An internal poll at a major Jewish institution used EBID (equity, belonging, inclusion, diversity) terminology to gauge perceptions about these issues.
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