Despite strong ties in the years after the civil rights movement, the relationship between the Black and Jewish communities of Brooklyn began to deteriorate. Three decades later, the tension between these two groups came to a head during the Crown Heights riots of 1991.
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Discover the history of Black-Jewish relations in America, from moments of collaboration and solidarity to periods of tension.
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Tools and techniques to help you engage in healthy arguments in your home, school, campus, workplace, or community.
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Popular songwriter and performer Ishay Ribo's song about Corona plays with different meanings of "Crown" (Corona is garland or crown in Latin).
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