Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History

For generations, Black and Jewish communities have organized side by side — building schools, shaping culture, challenging fascism, marching for civil rights, and protecting the vote. Our stories are distinct, but often intertwined.

That shared legacy is at the center of Black and Jewish America, hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. on PBS — a four-part series that explores the partnerships, tensions, and coalition work that helped shape American democracy.
For those of us doing civic engagement work today, this isn’t just history — it’s a roadmap.

Weekly episodes:
• Feb 3 – “Let My People Go”
Origins, faith, resilience, and early civic partnerships in the 1920s

• Feb 10 – “Strange Fruit”
Collaboration in music, film, and anti-fascist movements that reshaped culture and resistance

• Feb 17 – “The Grand Alliance”
1960s civil rights coalition work — and the imbalances that tested solidarity

• Feb 24 – “Crossroads”
From the 1970s forward: political gains, rising hate, and enduring lessons in alliance building

Coalition is not symbolic. It’s strategic.

Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., this powerful 4-part PBS docuseries explores the shared history, solidarity, tension, and cultural connections between Black and Jewish communities in America.

You can watch it on:

PBS (official site + PBS App):
https://www.pbs.org/show/black-and-jewish-america-an-interwoven-history/

Amazon Prime Video:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1KZQZ8L

Apple TV:
https://tv.apple.com/us/show/black-and-jewish-america-an-interwoven-history