Question

In 1909 the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded by African-American activist W.E.B. Dubois and a group of Jewish Americans. Why did Jewish Americans historically ally themselves politically with African Americans?

Answer 1

There was (at least) one very important similarity between the Black and the Jewish community in the US: they were both discriminated by the white majority.

So by abolishing discrimination against the Black people, the Jewish population also fought for their own cause; for the end of discrimination.

Answer 2

B) They felt they both had had similar experiences with prejudice. hope this helped