140: Van Jones returns - The hard questions of Black-Jewish relations
About this episode
Van Jones returns to discuss the complexities of Black-Jewish relations and address tough questions from the audience.
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Topics covered
- Black-Jewish relations
- antisemitism
- campus dynamics
- oppression hierarchies
- community dialogue
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