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Resisting Hate, Repairing the World

Panel Discussion

Resisting Hate, Repairing the World is a panel of five representatives that will discuss current acts of hate in our community and how we can work together to provide mutual support. This conversation will promote an open dialogue and deeper investigation into the role media plays in the public’s view on current events as well as citizens’ understanding and involvement in pursuing justice regarding civil rights issues. After the representatives speak, there will be time for audience questions.

Program Description:

Join us for a panel discussion and open dialogue that focuses on the impact acts of hate have on the individuals and communities being targeted, whether Jewish, Black, LGBTQ+, or others, and how we, as a larger community, can work together to provide mutual support. We will hear and learn from each other in a safe, non-political space. The event will be moderated by Hope McMath, Curator of JFCS’s Frisch Family Holocaust Memorial Gallery.

Panelists will include community leaders who will address this subject, along with second-generation Holocaust survivors who share their family's history surviving the Holocaust and the impact it has had on the next generations. Those in attendance are encouraged to join the conversation during the moderated Q&A section with the panelists. Takeaways will be provided for attendees so they can follow up with these organizations and stay engaged after the program.

Moderator: Hope McMath, curator of the Frisch Family Holocaust Memorial Gallery

Panelists:

Dr. Rudy Jamison, Director of the Human Rights Commission for the City of Jacksonville
Dr. Louis Post, 2nd Generation Holocaust Survivor and Retired Psychologist
Matthew Hartley, Director, Interfaith Center, University of North Florida
Deirdre O’Connor, Board Member of 904WARD

This program was made in partnership with LJD Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS). 

This program is in connection to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition which will be in the Main Library from September 6 – October 12, 2023.

All attendees must enter at the Laura Street entrance and will be directed to the program on the 4th floor. Street parking is free after 6pm and paid parking is available in the Duval Street garage.

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Register to save your seat. Registration must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN are required for registration. If you do not have a card, click HERE to obtain one.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.

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