Join us February 27th at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor for an exhibition of Stormy Weather starring Lena Horne and Bill “Bojangles” Robinson.
Preceding showtime, Carole Gibson & Chris Anderson will discuss some of the history of Black Cinema in the United States between WWI and WWII as it relates to this 20th Century Fox Box Office Hit.
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.
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.
