Sam Mihara Lecture: A Personal Account of Japanese American Imprisonment
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which forced Japanese Americans in the West into prison camps, the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center was honored to host Sam Mihara. A second-generation Japanese American, Sam was 9 years old when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and the U.S. entered WWII. Sam and
Understanding The Holocaust: Propaganda
Studying the Holocaust raises more questions than answers. We continue to seek knowledge from this tragic event to help us navigate the present and secure a better future. Join us for four monthly sessions exploring the factors that led to the rise of Nazism, and how the Nazi government used propaganda and legal precedents to
Understanding The Holocaust: How Was It Possible?
Studying the Holocaust raises more questions than answers. We continue to seek knowledge from this tragic event to help us navigate the present and secure a better future. Join us for four monthly sessions exploring the factors that led to the rise of Nazism, and how the Nazi government used propaganda and legal precedents to
The Legacy of The Genocide Against The Tutsi in Rwanda: A Conversation with Survivor Thomas Habimana
On the eve of Human Rights Day, HHC will discuss the legacy of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, with local survivor Thomas Habimana, via Zoom. Thomas’ mother, father members of the Tutsi tribe were killed by the genocidaires, members of their own church congregation during the genocide in 1994. The genocide took
Hate at Home: Understanding the Rise in Violent Extremism
The event features renowned speakers Dr. Arie W. Kruglanski, a Distinguished Professor of Psychology and scholar studying violent extremism, and Shannon Foley Martinez, a former violent white supremacist who has two decades of experience in developing community resource platforms aimed at inoculating individuals against violence-based lifestyles and ideologies. Moderated by mediator and conflict resolution trainer
The Ravine: A Family, a Photograph, a Holocaust Massacre Revealed
What can one photograph reveal about the atrocities of the Holocaust and its impact on a family? Join us to hear from Dr. Wendy Lower, author of The Ravine: A Family, A Photograph, A Holocaust Massacre Revealed as she shares her journey to uncover what took place during massacres in Ukraine during the Holocaust based
What’s Going on With the Recent Surge in Antisemitism?
During the two weeks of military conflict between Israel and Hamas in May 2021, antisemitic incidents in the U.S. reported to the Anti-Defamation League increased by 75% compared to the two weeks before the fighting began. In this short conversation, HHC CEO Sarah Weiss and Jewish Community Relations Council of Cincinnati Director Jackie Congedo discuss
Intergenerational Trauma, Memory, and Stories Carried Forward Featuring Dr. Marianne Hirsch
How is trauma transmitted across generations and how do descendants of Holocaust survivors and other atrocities remember these events? Join us to hear Dr. Marianne Hirsch speak on intergenerational trauma and memory. Hirsch coined the term “postmemory” to describe how descendants of Holocaust survivors experienced the trauma of their forebears. Using the lenses of visual
Antisemitism in Our World Today: What Can You Do?
HHC remembers the lives lost to antisemitism and hate-based violence and learn how you can counter antisemitism in our world today. Through discussion with leading experts addressing contemporary antisemitism, we will consider the role each of us has, in our local communities and as an international community, to stand up against antisemitism and hatred in
The Al and Jane Miller Fund Launch Celebration
The Al and Jane Miller Fund is a new fund to support educational partnerships with students and educators in the Hamilton, OH area. This fund will honor Al and Jane Miller, celebrate their impact in the community, and introduce this exciting new initiative that will engage future generations in carrying forward the stories and lessons
Dr. Ann Millin: Carrying Stories Forward
Every human life is a unique story. By sharing our stories with each other, we form communities that pass our stories on to future generations. These stories help us to remember who we are and therefore, what we must do. Join us to hear from featured speaker and historian Dr. Ann Millin, who will discuss
Students Carrying Stories Forward: Writing Contest Reflections
The inspiring words of HHC’s Carrying the Stories Forward Writing Contest winners remind us of the importance of learning about Holocaust survivors’ experiences and serving as upstanders in today’s world. Listen to Kennedy Baioni, Megan Calme, Braeden Sample, and Bella Balster, students from Highlands High School and Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School, share excerpts from
