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  • Today’s Antisemitism & Its Relationship to Holocaust Denial and Distortion with Dr. Robert Williams

    Dr. Robert Williams The Dismantling Bias: Antisemitism, White Supremacy, and Inequality Virtual Lecture Series explores the origins of racist ideologies and the construction of bias; examines the evolution and repercussions of antisemitism and white supremacy throughout history; and deconstructs the ways in which stereotypes, misconceptions, and prejudices shape contemporary society and culture. Led by renowned […]

  • Nelson Mandela, the Civil Rights and Anti-Apartheid Movements, and Human Rights

    Zoom

    Click the play button to watch the recorded program. Moderator: John Guess Jr., Chief Executive Officer Emeritus, Houston Museum of African American Culture Participants: County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Eileen and Kase Lawal and Dr. Cassius Lubisi. Before serving as a County Commissioner, Rodney Ellis was elected to Houston City Council and served three terms before […]

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    The BLM Movement and the Power of Protest with Dr. Allyson Hobbs

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    The Dismantling Bias: Antisemitism, White Supremacy, and Inequality Virtual Lecture Series explores the origins of racist ideologies and the construction of bias; examines the evolution and repercussions of antisemitism and white supremacy throughout history; and deconstructs the ways in which stereotypes, misconceptions, and prejudices shape contemporary society and culture. Led by renowned historians, authors, and activists, the Dismantling […]

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    NEXTGen’s Virtual Book Discussion of “How to be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi

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    “Being an antiracist requires persistent self-awareness, constant self-criticism, and regular self-examination.” - Ibram X. Kendi Holocaust Museum Houston’s young professionals’ group, NEXTGen, invites you to a Virtual Book Discussion of How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. A digital copy of How to be an Antiracist is available for free in the Museum’s […]

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    Social Innovator for Seniors

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    In the midst of a global pandemic, we more than ever need innovators to help solve the world’s problems. Seniors are invited to join Holocaust Museum Houston to earn the Social Innovator badge by exploring issues they care about, brainstorming solutions, and pitching their ideas. This session will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Materials will […]

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    The Anti-Apartheid Movement in Houston

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    Click the play button to watch the recorded program. Dr. Gregory H. Maddox will review the anti-apartheid movement in the 1980s in Houston culminating with Mandela’s visit in 1990. He will highlight the role of community organizations such as SHAPE, the role of Mickey Leland, the divestment campaign, the controversy over the Fred Hartman Bridge, […]

  • An Evening with Dr. Gabriela González

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    Join Holocaust Museum Houston for the final lecture in our 2020 Latinx Heritage Month Virtual Lecture and Film Series. This month we will be hosting authors and scholars who have contributed to highlighting Latinx history, identity, culture, and cross-cultural collaborations. Dr. González will speak about her book Redeeming La Raza: Transborder Modernity, Race, Respectability, and […]