Join us for Critical Conversations: "Shared Histories: A Conversation on Black-Jewish Relations in Birmingham and Beyond." 

Conversations about Anti-Semitism and Anti-Black Racism have become more prominent today with the emergence of far right and white supremacists'groups being more visible in the everyday media cycle. Yet many of the conversations about these two topics are often couched as separate issues and there is little discourse about their shared histories and concerns.

For this conversation, we welcome a panel of scholars and leaders to discuss these shared histories and how understanding the history of these communities, specifically in Birmingham, will help move both communities forward with a shared interest. Panelists include: Jonathan Wiesen, PhD, Professor and Chair of UAB Department of History; Margaret Norman, Temple Beth-EL Director of Programming and Engagement; Joyce Shevin, Birmingham Jewish Community Relations Council of the Birmingham Jewish Federation; and Barry McNealy, UAB African American Studies. The conversation will be moderated by Tina Kempin Reuter, PhD, Director of UAB Institute for Human Rights.

The event is free and open to the public.

To request accessibility accommodations for the event, please email inclusion@uab.edu.