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From gospel stages to the Western Wall, Dumisani Washington’s journey is anything but ordinary.

As the founder of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel, Dumisani shares his extraordinary path - born and raised in the African American church and studying classical piano, to discovering his deep connection with Israel and founding a movement to bridge the gap between Black and Jewish communities.

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Dumisani exposes the dangerous manipulation of Black identity by movements like BLM, reveals how Iran and anti-Zionist ideologies are infiltrating minority spaces, and explains the true historical bond between Africa and Israel — a bond rooted in Scripture, music, and justice.

He shares what happened after his first visit to Israel, how antisemitism in America is being repackaged for a new generation, and why Black-Jewish unity is more urgent than ever post October 7th.

This is what solidarity can really look like, a conversation which I hope will inspire you and cut through the more negative headlines we’re all exposed to.

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This episode is dedicated in loving memory to Levi Levin, may his music continue to uplift and provide inspiration.

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