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DESCRIPTION:The Black Jew Dialogues Makes Its Way to Sonoma State in Celebration of 
 Black History Month\n\nThe social-justice comedy that has been taking 
 college campuses across the country by storm will be performed at Sonoma 
 State University on February 18th.\n    The Black Jew Dialogues was written 
 and performed by Emmy award-winner Ron Jones and Larry Jay Tish. This 
 two-actor comedy deals with the history and nature of prejudice and racism, 
 and has been praised for its ability to “get to the heart of what divides 
 people.” -Boston Globe\n    The Black Jew Dialogues combines fast-paced 
 sketches, improvisations, multi-media and a post-show discussion. For the 
 past two years The Black Jew Dialogues has been on the vanguard of what Ron 
 and Larry refer to as "a new and vital conversation about race and culture; 
 not just for African Americans and Jews, but for all Americans." Given the 
 complex role that race and culture continues to play in America, as well as 
 the divisive tone of political rhetoric, the shows audiences have 
 overwhelmingly responded to the clear and open message of tolerance and 
 understanding these seasoned performers promote. The hilarious show is 
 always followed by a thoughtful and heartfelt discussion.\n    “Issues 
 like affirmative action, gender rights, and old school ideas come up in 
 almost every conversation that we have with our audience. There’s a lot 
 that they don’t know and there’s a lot more that they didn’t realize 
 that they didn’t know,” said Jones. With hundreds of performances in 
 their wake they are setting sail for their busiest tour schedule ever.  \n  
    “We use humor to make the difficult conversation about race, 
 diversity, and prejudice easier to begin. After we’ve laughed together at 
 the absurdity of many stereotypes and what we have come to believe about 
 one another, our appetite to talk has been stirred,” said Mr. Tish.\n     
 “The show really resonates with people - young, old, black, Jewish, 
 Latino, Asian.” added Jones.\n     The duo is currently touring through 
 Indiana, California, Colorado, and Wyoming. Following Sonoma State they 
 head to Maine, Virginia, Iowa, Wisconsin, Kansas, Louisiana, and Georgia.\n 
     “When the dust clears after this tour, hopefully we’ve made a 
 difference, and if not, well, we still racked up the frequent flyer 
 miles,” said Tish.\n\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/01/28/18636426.php
SUMMARY:The Black Jew Dialogues Coming to Sonoma State
LOCATION:Sonoma State University
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/01/28/18636426.php
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