Black-Jewish Relations in the American Century (auf Englisch)

This seminar (Übung) delves into the intricate and evolving relationships between African American and Jewish communities in the United States during the 20th century. Students will explore the complex web of political, social, and cultural developments that shaped their interactions, alliances, conflicts, and shared experiences. By analyzing a wide range of primary and secondary sources, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the historical dynamics and transformative moments that have characterized Black-Jewish relations during this time period. Throughout the semester, students will critically examine the multifaceted dimensions of Black-Jewish relations, investigating both moments of collaboration and instances of tension. They will explore the impact of historical events such as the Harlem Renaissance, the civil rights movement, urban unrest, and shifting demographics, among others. Additionally, students will investigate the roles played by prominent individuals, organizations, and cultural productions in shaping and reflecting Black-Jewish interactions in the American century. This seminar will be taught in English and is intended, among other things, as a space to test and improve language skills. Please make an effort to attend even if – or especially if – your English is not perfect and needs improvement. Support will be provided to improve your English in reading, speaking and discussion.

Einschreibezeitraum für Studierende ab dem 2. Semester:
28.08.2023, 08:00 Uhr bis 15.09.2023, 23:59 Uhr
Loszeitpunkt:
18.09.-20.09.2023, 08:00 Uhr
Einschreibezeitraum für Erstsemesterstudierende:
02.10.2023, 12:00 Uhr bis 06.10.2023, 20:00 Uhr
Loszeitpunkt:
06.10.2023, 20:15 Uhr

Cheryl Lynn Greenberg, Troubling the Waters. Black-Jewish Relations in the American Century, Princeton: Princeton Univ. Press, 2006; Hasia R. Diner, In the Almost Promised Land: American Jews and Blacks, 1915–1935, Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1977; Marc Dollinger, Black Power, Jewish Politics: Reinventing the Alliance in the 1960s, Waltham, Massachusetts: Brandeis University Press, 2018; Murray Friedman, What went wrong? The creation and collapse of the Black-Jewish alliance, New York: Free Press, 1995; Melanie Kaye/Kantrowitz, The Colors of Jews: Racial Politics and Radical Diasporism, Bloomington and Indianapolis: Indiana University Press 2007; Clive Webb, Fight Against Fear. Southern Jews and Black Civil Rights, Athens et al: University of Georgia Press, 2001; Eric J. Sundquist, Strangers in the Land. Blacks, Jews, post-Holocaust America, Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2005; Debra L. Schultz, Going South: Jewish Women in the Civil Rights Movement, New York et al: New York University Press, 2001; Stuart Svonkin, Jews Against Prejudice. American Jews and the Fight for Civil Liberties, New York: Columbia Univ. Press, 1997.