© 2026 Connecticut Public

FCC Public Inspection Files:
WEDH · WEDN · WEDW · WEDY
WEDW-FM · WNPR · WPKT · WRLI-FM
Public Files Contact · ATSC 3.0 FAQ
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Access to this video is a benefit to members
Member Sign In
Learn More
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History

"The Grand Alliance"

Season 1 Episode 3 | 52m 25s

Episode Three of BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY recalls the 1950s and 1960s “Grand Alliance” between Black and Jewish communities. From Brown v. Board to Freedom Summer, Jews were key allies in the Black- led civil rights movement. But by the end of the 1960s, fractures grew as overseas conflict and the domestic realities of race and class pushed the communities apart.

Aired: 02/16/26 | Expires: 03/19/26
Corporate support for BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY was provided by Bank of America and Johnson & Johnson. Major support was provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Major support was provided by The Klarman Family Foundation, Robert K. Kraft through the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate, Bradley M. Bloom, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Abby Milstein & Howard Milstein—Chairman of Emigrant Bank and co-founder of HooverMilstein, Ford Foundation, and Dr. Georgette Bennett in memory of Dr. Leonard Polonsky CBE. Major support was also provided by Leonard & Judy Lauder, The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation, The Righteous Persons Foundation, and Mimi & Peter Haas Fund. Additional support was provided by The Jeffrey H. & Shari L. Aronson Family Foundation, David Berg Foundation, Kenneth & Kathryn Chenault through the Ayco Charitable Foundation, David Fialkow, Grain Family Foundation, Hobson Lucas Family Foundation, Jewish Story Partners—Co-Founders Roberta Grossman & Caroline Libresco, Van Jones—Founder of the License to Dream Fund, Laura & Gary Lauder, Carol Sutton Lewis & William M. Lewis, Jr., Michael Lynton with Ares Management LLC, Charles E. Phillips, Regina K. Scully and Artemis Rising Foundation, Robert F. Smith, Sy Syms Foundation, The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, The Inkwell Society, together with these members—Jim & Susan Swartz, Hayward & Kathy Draper, Betsy & Jesse Fink, John H. N. Fisher & Jennifer Caldwell, Brenda Johnson, Eric G. Johnson, Mitch Kapor & Freada Klein, Richard & Kathy Taylor, Larry Thompson & Dr. Unjeria Jackson, Lloyd & Teri Trotter, Charlotte Wagner, and Fletcher & Benaree Wiley, and by public television viewers.
Extras
Watch • 0:30
Antiques Roadshow
Promo: 250 Years of Americana
Promo: 250 Years of Americana
Preview: S30 E22 | 0:30
Watch • 0:30
Grantchester
Season 11 Official Preview
The beloved Mystery! series will debut its last season starting on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 9/8c.
Preview: S11 | 0:30
Watch • 6:17
America's Heartland
Saving Historic Kansas Prairie Grasslands
Travel back in time in efforts to save the tall grass prairie in Kansas.
Clip: S19 E9 | 6:17
Watch • 5:22
America's Heartland
South Dakota Farmers Harvest Winter Wheat
We’ll introduce you to a South Dakota farm family using technology to bring wheat to your table.
Clip: S19 E9 | 5:22
Watch • 4:47
America's Heartland
California Mustang Ranch Saves Wild Horses
Saddle up to ride the high country in California with a program to save wild mustangs.
Clip: S19 E9 | 4:47
Watch • 6:04
America's Heartland
California Winemakers Work to Benefit the Environment
A look back at a California winery dedicated to sustainable growing.
Clip: S19 E9 | 6:04
Watch • 2:29
American Masters
W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause
Explore the life and legacy of notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois.
Preview: S40 E4 | 2:29
Watch • 5:41
America's Heartland
Nebraska Art Farm
Travel to Nebraska where artists find rural life peaceful and inspiring to their creative work.
Clip: S19 E7 | 5:41
Watch • 6:56
America's Heartland
Farm to Fork: Mushroom Pasta
On Farm to Fork, fun with fungi and a special recipe for pasta.
Clip: S19 E7 | 6:56
Watch • 5:29
America's Heartland
Urban Visitors Take "Haycations"
Discover how Farm Stay vacations are giving city kids a chance to discover rural America.
Clip: S19 E7 | 5:29
Latest Episodes
Watch • 52:55
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
Crossroads
Episode Four of BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA traces the Black - Jewish alliance since the 1970s.
Episode: S1 E4 | 52:55
Watch • 52:24
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
Strange Fruit
Episode Two of BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA reveals Black & Jewish work in art & culture.
Episode: S1 E2 | 52:24
Watch • 52:24
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
Let My People Go
Episode One of BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA explores overlapping struggles and forming bonds.
Episode: S1 E1 | 52:24