They Do Mix! 15 Black Celebrities Who Are Jewish - Page 2
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Ashley Page
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September 7, 2012
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In the African American community, Christianity is definitely the most common religion. Though you don’t see it much, there are blacks who practice other religions, including Judaism. Here are 15 famous faces who are proudly black and Jewish.
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Lauren London
Actress Lauren London has a Jewish father.
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Amar’e Stoudemire
New York Knicks power forward Amar’e Stoudemire has a Jewish mom.
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Sammy Davis Jr.
Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. converted to the Jewish religion when he became an adult.
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Nell Carter
After marrying George Krynicki in 1982, actress Nell Carter began practicing Judaism.
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Goapele
Soul and R&B singer Goapele’s mother is Jewish.
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