The Jewish Onslaught: Despatches from the Wellesley Battlefront

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Focusing on the complexities of Black-Jewish relations in the U.S., the author, an African American History professor, examines the controversial dynamics surrounding these communities. The essay addresses tensions arising from Jewish organizations' criticisms of Black leaders, explores the historical alliance between Black and Jewish communities, and delves into the Jewish involvement in the Atlantic slave trade. Additionally, it critiques the responses to Afrocentrism, providing a provocative look at a contentious topic within American history.