This episode we examine antisemitism in the black community. What is antisemitism, how does it function, and how does it show up within Black communities?

We begin with a reading and reaction to James Baldwin’s essay “Negroes Are Anti-Semitic Because They’re Anti-White.” Baldwin challenges us to think about proximity to power, resentment, and how racial hierarchy shapes perception. His analysis helps clarify how anger at structural oppression can become misdirected toward visible groups rather than systems.

We then turn to contemporary controversies, including recent comments from Kanye West and narratives about “Jewish media.” We discuss how conspiracy thinking simplifies complex systems of power into ethnic blame and how this connects to certain strands of Black conservatism

0:00 – Opening / Cold Open
0:49 – Introduction
2:24 – What Is Your Relationship to Antisemitism?
9:37 – Reading & Reaction: “Negroes Are Anti-Semitic Because They’re Anti-White” By James Baldwin
15:26 – How Do We Approach Standing Up to Antisemitism in Our Communities?
16:26 – More Reflection on the Baldwin Piece
21:57 – Kanye Interview
27:11 – Reflection on Clip
30:49 – Kanye’s Point on BLM and Where It Misses
32:18 – Prince’s Party Story
36:34 – Black Antisemitism and Black Conservatism
43:39 – Outro

Mentioned Media:

James Baldwin Essay
“Negroes Are Anti-Semitic Because They’re Anti-White”
https://nykolami.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2017/12/James-Baldwin-Article.pdf

Kanye West Interview Clip

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