Rethinking Allyship: LGBTQ+ Perspectives on Antisemitism and Solidarity
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Starts in 20 Days, 7 Hours
2025-02-12
Country: United States
City: Zoom
City: Zoom
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American Jewish University
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Zoom
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Corinne Blackmer explores the intersection of LGBTQ+ rights and Jewish solidarity in the face of rising antisemitism.
With the rise of antisemitism in recent years, many in the Jewish community are questioning whether the allies they once relied on are still showing up. To address these concerns, AJU is launching a three-part series that examines the current potential for coalitions against hate with key communities: African American, Asian American, and LGBTQ+. Each program will feature AJU President Jeffrey Herbst in dialogue with experts on these communities, providing fresh perspectives on allyship that are often missing from Jewish conversations.
Part two of this three-part series features Corinne E. Blackmer, Professor of English and Director of Judaic Studies at Southern Connecticut State University, who brings a personal and unique perspective on LGBTQ+ solidarity with the Jewish community in the fight against antisemitism.
The Project on Allyship to Combat Antisemitism is funded by The Schechter/Levine Program in Public Ethics and the Sid B. Levine Service-Learning Program.