By:Tracy Clemons
Texas Southern University (TSU) students recently gathered with peers from Rice University and the University of Houston for a meaningful evening of dialogue and fellowship at a UNCF “Unity Dinner.” Nearly 80 students participated in this event, which sought to strengthen the historic bonds between Black and Jewish students through shared experiences and open conversations.
This dinner series, supported by Hillel International and Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, acknowledges the long-standing alliance between Black and Jewish Americans—an alliance that was particularly strong during the Civil Rights Movement.
“It was an honor to help bring Robert Kraft’s unity series to Houston and to have Texas Southern University play a leading role in this important convening,” said TSU Board of Regents Chairman Brandon L. Simmons. “Many of us know the long history of friendship between our communities and wish to deepen these ties. Jewish Texans, including the Zeidmans, Prolers, and many others, have been longtime friends of TSU. As a state university board member, I appreciate our Governor’s clear direction on this topic. My intention is that our participation in this series will catalyze many more events, reigniting the historic relationship between TSU and Houston’s Jewish community.”
