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Dumisani Washington: ‘Demonization of white people is destructive’ | Ellie Cohanim

In this week’s episode, Ellie Cohanim sits down with Dumisani Washington, founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI).

Together, they discuss relations between black and Jewish communities, why he thinks that apartheid labels don’t lead to peace, what is needed to connect black communities to Israel and the destructive nature of critical race theory.

Watch it below and subscribe to the JNS YouTube channel.

It also airs on the Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS).

About “Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim”:

“Global Perspectives” is Jewish News Syndicate’s newest production. Join former U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism at the U.S. Department of State Ellie Cohanim, as she hosts some of the most important geopolitical conversations taking place in the Jewish world today. Cohanim, a sought-after speaker in her own right, interviews heads of state, policymakers, thought leaders and activists, in frank and open discussions.

These conversations provide key insights into critical and time-sensitive issues, including the Iranian nuclear threat, the rise of violent anti-Semitism, anti-Zionist activities, Christian and Muslim support for Israel, and the historic Abraham Accords.

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