In Michigan, a Black conservative group pushes Jewish and pro-Israel messaging
CURE, a Washington DC-based nonprofit, has paid for a series of yard signs reading “Blacks and Jews Standing Together” throughout cities with high Black populations
In Michigan, a Black conservative group called the Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE) is actively promoting Jewish and pro-Israel messaging to Black voters ahead of a crucial Senate race. The group has distributed signs and paid for billboards in major cities with substantial Black populations, including Detroit, Flint, and Ypsilanti, featuring phrases like "Blacks and Jews Standing Together" and "Self Defense is Not Genocide."
The group's director, Star Parker, explained that their aim is to remind Black Christian voters of the unique reasons to support Israel. Meanwhile, Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, has struggled to connect with both Black and Jewish voters due to his stance on Israel and concerns about Jewish safety. In contrast, El-Sayed's primary rival, US Rep. Haley Stevens, has won over many Black voters by endorsing Mike Rogers, a Republican known for courting Black and Jewish voters alike.
Despite some historical distrust between Black and Arab communities, there are signs that Palestinian rights may be a more significant issue for Michigan's Black voters this year compared to previous years.
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