Two HBCUs partnered with the Academic Engagement Network, announcing a “first-of-its-kind” project on Thursday to combat rising antisemitism and “extremist” efforts to divide the black and Jewish communities.

The University of South Carolina received a grant from AEN of up to $75,000, which it will use to launch the new initiative. South Carolina State University and Voorhees University will host the pilot launches this year, and the partnership will expand to “at least six” more HBCUs in the Palmetto State over the next two years.