Barry University faculty members Dr. Stephen Sussman and Dr. Carole Huberman have been recognized for their insightful scholarship in the Spring 2025 FIU Law Review, where they co-authored a powerful and timely article titled “Exploring the Intersectionality of Antisemitism and the Law: A Case Study of the Crown Heights Riots and Aftermath.”

The article—part of the 3rd Annual Law v. Antisemitism Conference issue—dives deep into the legal, social, and policy implications surrounding the 1991 Crown Heights Riots in Brooklyn, New York. By using this historical flashpoint as a case study, Sussman and Huberman confront a complex question: How can legal systems more effectively address antisemitic violence when it intersects with systemic racism and civil rights challenges?

Their research explores:

· The legal gaps and jurisdictional challenges faced during prosecutions related to the riots.

· The federal government’s role in securing civil rights convictions when state-level efforts failed.

· Policy reforms enacted afterward to improve law enforcement accountability and community reconciliation.

· And the long-term need for intersectional strategies that combat both antisemitism and racial injustice.

More than a historical analysis, the article serves as a call to action. It urges institutions and policymakers to address hate crimes through a multidimensional lens—recognizing that antisemitism often coexists with other forms of discrimination, and demands a unified response rooted in justice and empathy.

This nationally published research not only amplifies critical voices on campus—it also reinforces Barry University’s commitment to academic leadership, social equity, and advocacy through scholarship.

Read the full article in FIU Law Review, Vol. 19, Issue 3.