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Sadly, you're correct. I am black and grew up in black communities. The level of antisemitism among black Americans is no secret, which was clear as day to anyone who is paying attention: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa...ican_Americans
Note, I won't call anyone here in the forum antisemitic, but will point out what I call a troubling, hypocritical, and questionable focus on the Jewish state.
It’s like I’m watching the false-equivalency special-Olympics.
Five minor events don’t represent the entirety of the black community.
It’s like I’m watching the false-equivalency special-Olympics.
Five minor events don’t represent the entirety of the black community.
Clearly didn't read the page
The article also cites to studies on attitudes on Jews by race. Blacks were disproportionately more likely to hold antisemitic views than whites. Again, this isn't a shock to those who are paying attention:
Compared to the overall 12% of American adults who are strongly anti-Semitic based on the ADL index of survey responses, Hispanics and African-Americans have higher rates of anti-Semitism, although Hispanic Americans born outside of the U.S. are significantly more likely than Hispanics born in the U.S. to hold anti-Semitic views (36%) compared to 14 percent of U.S.-born Hispanics. Among African-Americans, anti-Semitic views have remained consistently higher than the general population including the 20 percent of 2013 African-American survey respondents who expressed strongly anti-Semitic views (a decrease from 29% in 2011).
To deny the higher levels of antisemitism in black communities in this country is like denying the big problem with homophobia in the black community. Its clear as day if you only want to see it.
The article also cites to studies on attitudes on Jews by race. Blacks were disproportionately more likely to hold antisemitic views than whites. Again, this isn't a shock to those who are paying attention:
As a first-generation born American, who also shares certain obvious religious practices with Jews and will stand for their religious rights, I find her statements about African-Americans disgusting. She will talk about Jews standing beside African-Americans in the 60s but does not acknowledge those who fought and died for her people, only to return home and suffer all manner of mistreatment.
Yet when someone points out the way this country will treat those who weren’t even oppressed on their soil as opposed to their own generational citizens...it’s a problem. It’s only a problem because they are full of hatred.
And his lyrics are so beautiful and inspiring! Won't quote them here, but you can check out the sheer poetry as he waxes lyrical on "b*tches and hoes!"
I didn’t say I like him or his music. I was just pointing out that there are many people with skills that don’t require a genius IQ. However, it is true that they often put their skills to use in the wrong way. Jay-Z was afforded an opportunity to find out that he did have skills that could be put to use in a better way.
Compared to the overall 12% of American adults who are strongly anti-Semitic based on the ADL index of survey responses, Hispanics and African-Americans have higher rates of anti-Semitism, although Hispanic Americans born outside of the U.S. are significantly more likely than Hispanics born in the U.S. to hold anti-Semitic views (36%) compared to 14 percent of U.S.-born Hispanics. Among African-Americans, anti-Semitic views have remained consistently higher than the general population including the 20 percent of 2013 African-American survey respondents who expressed strongly anti-Semitic views (a decrease from 29% in 2011).
Again, its clear as day for those who don't have blinders on.
Typical. Continue to ignore the evidence put before you. You asked for "proof" and proof was supplied, via the Anti-Defamation League. And that's your response?
The article also cites to studies on attitudes on Jews by race. Blacks were disproportionately more likely to hold antisemitic views than whites. Again, this isn't a shock to those who are paying attention:
To deny the higher levels of antisemitism in black communities in this country is like denying the big problem with homophobia in the black community. Its clear as day if you only want to see it.
Prospecting.....the posts are flying around fast and furious right now, so I might have missed it, but did you say you're black? If so, I am so happy to hear that. It's reassuring. The blacks on this thread are demonstrating such resentment toward Jews, and, as you say, antisemitism is more prevalent among blacks than whites, that it's important that I keep in mind that not all blacks are hateful toward Jews - and that many, such as you, recognize the antisemitism (often couched as anti-Israelism) prevalent in the black community, and how wrong it is.
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