(Jewish Group) Condemn antisemitic acts, but don't destroy Black men

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4. While there are many Jews who are black, Kanye's statement implies something very different.

First, being a Jew of any race does not absolve anyone of antisemitism. A self-hating Jew is a known stereotype, which doesn't depend on the race of the person in question.

Which brings me to: Second, being a Jew is not a racial characteristic. The land of Judea and Israel, being situated at the crossroads of Africa, Asia and Europe, has had, at least in its pre-Christian days, probably the most racially diverse population. It is no secret that the history of the Jews is closely tied to Egypt and Ethiopia, among other African countries. However,

Third: Kanye's claim of "black people are actually Jews also" is grossly inaccurate. Being black doesn't by default make you a Jew. Being a Jew doesn't by default make you black. His statement smacks of cultural appropriation of the worst kind: to excuse himself from being a bigot.

Finally, fourth: while there are blacks who are Jewish, and there are Jews who are black, it doesn't reflect on Kanye the individual. He, Kanye, despite his opinion to the contrary, CAN, easily, be not Jewish and antisemitic.

No doubt in my mind: Kanye's entire tirade is definitely antisemitic, and he must be held accountable. No excuses.