Van Jones
On Democracy, The Presidential Election & The Power of the Black Jewish Alliance
Legendary commentator, activist and community ally Van Jones dives into the historical power and current necessity of the Black & Jewish relationships on this episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt. Together, Jonah and Van discuss the historic ties between their communities, the forces that try to divide them, and how both must work together to safeguard democracy and each other. Additionally, they discuss the pending Presidential election, the power of activism, and the origin of Van’s name! An eye-opening episode full of insight, truth, and personal stories not to be missed.
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Mentioned in this episode -The Green Collar Economy by Van Jones: https://www.amazon.com/Green-Collar-E...
Article: The Message by Ta-Nehesi Coates (https://nypost.com/2024/09/28/opinion...)
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