'Black and Jewish': African-American celebs who practice Judaism
SLIDESHOW - As the Hanukkah holiday kicks off, check out the slideshow below to see some of the most prominent Jews of color...
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While African-Americans are overwhelmingly Christian, there is a sizable black and Jewish population and some of our favorite stars practice Judaism.
For instance, rapper Drake’s 2012 music video “HYFR” promoted a proud identification with his Jewish roots.
As the Hanukkah holiday kicks off, check out the slideshow below to see some of the most prominent Jews of color.
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