From Alliance to Friendship: Blacks, Jews and Pluralistic Peoplehood

The Fifth Annual Distinguished Lecture in Judaic Studies at George Mason University. Dr. David Weinfeld of Rowan University will be giving a talk that traces the history of two figures, Jewish immigrant Horace Kallen and Black philosopher Alain Locke, whose conversations helped shape the idea of cultural pluralism—the precursor to modern multiculturalism. Drawing on their story, Dr. Weinfeld offers a new framework for imagining Black-Jewish relations, one focused on friendship rather than alliance.

The lecture will be followed by a conversation between the guest lecturer and Dr. LaNitra Berger, Associate Professor of History and Art History and Director of African and African American Studies at George Mason University and Board President of the Pozez JCC.

Co-sponsored by GMU Judaic Studies, Mason Hillel, the Pozez JCC, the JCRC of Greater Washington, and GMU African and African American Studies