Ethiopian Jews and the Formation of Black Identity in Israel

Activity Type: 
Lecture
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Presenter: 
Dr. Shula Mola
Date: 
Sunday, April 16, 2023 - 16:30 to 18:30
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
Cathedral of Learning, Room 332

Activist and scholar Dr. Shula Mola, named one of Israel's most influential women in Globes magazine, will discuss the emergence of Black identities in Israel. In particular, she will consider the role played by Ethiopian Jews in developing Israeli perceptions of Blackness. Dr. Mola earned her PhD in Communications from Ben Gurion University of the Negev, and her research focuses on the study of social stratification in Israel.

UCIS Unit: 
Center for African Studies
Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
Africana Studies Department
Jewish Studies Program
Israel Heritage Room Committee
Department of Religious Studies
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
Yes