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Black Israelites or Hebrew Israelites believed they derived from one of the sons of Noah who migrated into Africa. Most Hebrew Istraelites cling to Judaic roots but extremists deny any of the traditional Jews of the tribe of David and Kingdom of Judah and Israelites as true Jews. The belief system emerged in the American South in the late 1800s and gave impoverished Blacks a way to ascend the social/cultural scale by claiming ancient lineage to the 12 Tribes of Israel, God's chosen people.
The modern clash in Covington, KY iinvolved a March for Life in which the Black Israelites attacked young Catholic students. The leader uttered insults against Donald Trump whom he claimed planted a kiss on Rudy Guiliani's face. He spoke about how condemned America is. Being that many Americans are unfamiliar with this small religious minority and their controversial beliefs, it is likely to create a larger stir.
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