Getting Racy: Race, Antisemitism, and Millennial Jewish Stars
How can pop culture help us speak more clearly about race and antisemitism? Come learn about this timely topic with Dr. Jonathan Branfman, who will draw from his new book, Millennial Jewish Stars: Navigating Racial Antisemitism, Masculinity, and White Supremacy. Both Jews and non-Jews often struggle to explain how antisemitism works in 21st-century America. In fact, many well-intentioned people lack the tools to notice antisemitism at all. Likewise, many people struggle to explain how antisemitism can differently impact Jews with white skin (like the actor Seth Rogen) and Jews of color (like the rap superstar Drake). But by illuminating how Jewish pop culture stars navigate these issues onscreen screen, we can often clarify how antisemitism shapes everyday perceptions, biases, and behaviors in real life.