”The Talk”

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In 2023, five African American and four Jewish teens gathered for a series of conversations on growing up in Wisconsin. They talked about food, music, culture, education, racism, and antisemitism. read less

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The Talk: Conversations with African American and Jewish Teens: Episode 5: Representations and Perceptions

The Talk: Conversations with African American and Jewish Teens: Episode 5: Representations and Perceptions

Nine Jewish and African American teens gather to share their lives. Topics ranged from food, clothing, music, and faith traditions, to discussions around the education system, to comparing notes about racism and antisemitism and what it is like to grow up in a predominantly white and Christian society. Discussions were lively, serious, funny, and joyful. “The Talk” is a joint project of Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice and 100 Black Men of Madison.

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The Talk: Conversations with African American and Jewish Teens: Episode 5: Representations and Perceptions

The Talk: Conversations with African American and Jewish Teens: Episode 5: Representations and Perceptions

Nine Jewish and African American teens gather to share their lives. Topics ranged from food, clothing, music, and faith traditions, to discussions around the education system, to comparing notes about racism and antisemitism and what it is like to grow up in a predominantly white and Christian society. Discussions were lively, serious, funny, and joyful. “The Talk” is a joint project of Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice and 100 Black Men of Madison.

The Talk: Conversations with African American and Jewish Teens: Episode 4: Current Issues

The Talk: Conversations with African American and Jewish Teens: Episode 4: Current Issues

Nine Jewish and African American teens gather to share their lives. Topics ranged from food, clothing, music, and faith traditions, to discussions around the education system, to comparing notes about racism and antisemitism and what it is like to grow up in a predominantly white and Christian society. Discussions were lively, serious, funny, and joyful. “The Talk” is a joint project of Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice and 100 Black Men of Madison.

The Talk: Conversations with African American and Jewish Teens: Episode 3 "The Talk"

The Talk: Conversations with African American and Jewish Teens: Episode 3 "The Talk"

Nine Jewish and African American teens gather to share their lives. Topics ranged from food, clothing, music, and faith traditions, to discussions around the education system, to comparing notes about racism and antisemitism and what it is like to grow up in a predominantly white and Christian society. Discussions were lively, serious, funny, and joyful. “The Talk” is a joint project of Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice and 100 Black Men of Madison.

The Talk: Conversations with African American and Jewish Teens: Episode 2: Growing Up in Wisconsin

The Talk: Conversations with African American and Jewish Teens: Episode 2: Growing Up in Wisconsin

Nine Jewish and African American teens gather to share their lives. Topics ranged from food, clothing, music, and faith traditions, to discussions around the education system, to comparing notes about racism and antisemitism and what it is like to grow up in a predominantly white and Christian society. Discussions were lively, serious, funny, and joyful. “The Talk” is a joint project of Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice and 100 Black Men of Madison.

The Talk: Conversations with Jewish and African American Teens: Episode I Traditions and Differences

The Talk: Conversations with Jewish and African American Teens: Episode I Traditions and Differences

Nine Jewish and African American teens gather to share their lives. Topics ranged from food, clothing, music, and faith traditions, to discussions around the education system, to comparing notes about racism and antisemitism and what it is like to grow up in a predominantly white and Christian society. Discussions were lively, serious, funny, and joyful. “The Talk” is a joint project of Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice and 100 Black Men of Madison.