The Crown Heights Riots

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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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  • Racial Justice
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
  • History
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  • After School and Beyond
  • Camp
  • Congregational Learning
  • Day Schools and Yeshivas
  • Teen Engagement

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