Civil rights Quote by E. Michael Jones
““Black-Jewish Alliance, What Went Wrong?, Murray Friedman explains how the Civil Rights Movement was Jewish. First of all, it was based on what Friedman calls "Jewish science." The Civil Rights Movement was based on a book by the name of An American Dilemma, purportedly written by a Swede by the name of Gunnar Myrdal. As Murray Friedman hints, Myrdal did not and could not have written An American Dilemma.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Black-Jewish Alliance, What Went Wrong?, Murray Friedman, 2000
The quote claims the Civil Rights Movement was driven by Jewish scholarship, specifically Myrdal’s work, but notes a controversy over authorship.
In simple terms: It suggests Jewish influence on civil rights, questioning the true author of a key text.
Key Takeaway
Consider the role of scholarship in social movements.
Themes
civil rights
history
authorship
Jewish influence
academic controversy
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
analytical
historical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- civil rights education
- media discussion
- public policy debates
Key Concepts
social movements
authorship attribution
historical analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How does questioning authorship affect our view of social movements?
- What responsibilities do scholars have in representing history?
A Different Perspective
Authorship disputes can undermine trust in historical narratives.
