"Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History" Screening

GVSU’s Loosemore Auditorium

Please note that this event has moved to GVSU’s Loosemore Auditorium at 401 West Fulton Street, DeVos Center, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504.

This four-episode special examines the historic relationship between Black and Jewish American communities in all its complexity, possibility, and depth. Its purpose for lifting up this important but under-told history: to create shared understanding so new Black-Jewish coalitions can form and thrive. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., this series chronicles the complex relationship of the Black and Jewish communities -- both uniquely close and uniquely fraught. With honesty, humor, and attention to the many experiences within and across these communities, it will bring forward a rich history to see what it teaches us about the American experiment and the promise of a multiracial, multicultural democracy.

Schedule:

6 PM Dessert Reception

6:30 PM Screening

7:30 PM Panel Discussion and Q&A Session

Panel:

Rabbi Javier Cattapan, Temple Emanuel, Grand Rapids

Dr. Robert Franciosi, Professor Emeritus of Writing, GVSU

Coach John Robinson, Leadership Coach, Grand Rapids

Moderated by Jennifer Moss, Host and News Anchor, WGVU Public Media