Racism has shaped American history and continues to impact our society today. In this class, we’ll examine how racism operates on both personal and structural levels and explore its connection to Jewish identity and experience. How has white supremacy fueled both racism and antisemitism? What does today’s backlash against DEI and critical race theory mean for our communities? Together, we’ll reflect on the resurgence of racism and antisemitism, the role of intersectionality in shaping racial and Jewish identities, and how we can respond to these challenges in meaningful ways.

Michael L. Sanow, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus at the Community College of Baltimore County. He has a Ph.D. in Sociology from The Ohio State University. He has taught a variety of Sociology courses in “Race Relations,” “The Holocaust,” “Social Problems” and “Service Learning” for fifty years.