Kanye West’s Antisemitic Comments A Reminder Of The Potency Of Jew Hatred

In early October, Kanye West – one of the world’s most powerful influencers on social media – made a string of antisemitic comments online and in television interviews. His baseless claims about Jews – including that they exert control over Black people – are without merit, but with such a significant following, his comments are a powerful reminder that poisonous comments targeting Jews must always be challenged, and not easily dismissed.