Jewish intellectuals and scholars who fled Nazi Germany and settled in the US faced an uncertain future during World War II. Despite anti-Semitism and public distrust, many secured teaching positions at historically black colleges in the segregated South, forming lasting bonds with students and leaving a lasting impact.
From Swastika to Jim Crow
During World War II, Jewish refugee scholars found a safe haven at historically black colleges in the United States, where they taught alongside African American students and formed lasting bonds.
