Topic: Black Jews

3 chapters across the catalog

87: Ye & They
2:08:52 - 2:12:01

87: Ye & They

Donald Sterling Scandal, Racism in Israel

The 2014 Donald Sterling scandal is revisited, specifically the leaked audio where he claimed Black Jews are treated "like dogs" in Israel. The hosts argue that Sterling was canceled not just for his comments about Black players, but for his admissions regarding internal Jewish community dynamics. They use this to illustrate the "bad PR" that leads to immediate corporate cancellation.

59: Restoring Justice
2:33:27 - 2:41:32

59: Restoring Justice

Donald Sterling and the Black Jews of Israel

The hosts revisit the 2014 Donald Sterling scandal, playing leaked audio where Sterling discusses the mistreatment of Black Jews in Israel. Mo notes that the media focused on his comments about Magic Johnson but suppressed his remarks about Israeli social hierarchies. They critique Barbara Walters' reaction to the term "Black Jews," suggesting a lack of awareness regarding diverse Jewish identities.

29: The Rona
1:43:53 - 1:49:01

29: The Rona

Depo-Provera, Ethiopian Jews, and Black Box Warnings

Dr. Randy Short discusses the forced administration of the contraceptive Depo-Provera to Ethiopian Jewish women in Israel. The conversation shifts to the drug's prevalence in the U.S. black community and the 2004 FDA "black box" warning regarding its severe side effects, including bone density loss and increased HIV susceptibility.