Museum of Tolerance

Today is Giving Tuesday, and the Museum of Tolerance needs your support to advance our mission of confronting bigotry, antisemitism, and hate through education. https://lnkd.in/gmq_59be

Film Independent and the Museum of Tolerance invite you to a special screening of the new film ZURAWSKI V TEXAS IN-PERSON Wednesday, December 4th at 7:00pm Register here: https://lnkd.in/gkVjTJFW A group of women denied abortions, even as their lives are at risk, band together with a fearless attorney to sue the state of Texas in an extraordinary effort to regain their rights and reproductive futures for not only themselves but millions of others. Zurawski v Texas is one of the most urgent and important films of our time. Q&A with Directors Maisie Crow and Abbie Perrault with special guest Amanda Zurawski.

“Visiting the Museum of Tolerance deepened my understanding of the Holocaust in several ways. First, I learned about the extensive propaganda used by the Nazis to create a scapegoat in the Jewish population, portraying them as the source of Germany’s problems. This manipulation of public perception was crucial in fostering an environment of intolerance. Second, the museum highlighted the systemic nature of the genocide, showing how ordinary citizens participated in or turned a blind eye to the atrocities. This reinforced the importance of fostering tolerance and actively opposing hate to prevent history from repeating itself.” - Melanie M Thank you Pasadena Now for sharing about Ramona Convent Secondary School's theology class' visit to the Museum of Tolerance. https://lnkd.in/gThhyP6E

The Museum of Tolerance, Harder Than You Think Productions, and Channel 4 invite you and a guest to a special screening of two outstanding films EQUAL PLAY and SUPER/MAN: The Christopher Reeves Story Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7:00pm at the Museum of Tolerance Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gBaawXfA... EQUAL PLAY The award-winning documentary explores the transformative power of sports for disabled people through the stories of two British children. Marley discovers his confidence in boxing, and Tammy is inspired by a Paralympic star to explore wheelchair racing. Both face discrimination in their access to sports/PE. The film follows their fight against barriers and highlights the positive change that inclusion creates. SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY Winner of 6 Critics Choice Awards Reveals how a young, unknown theatre actor became a global sensation playing the beloved superhero Superman – before an accident left him quadriplegic. A story of astonishing courage and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity, the film features never-before-seen personal archive and powerful, intimate interviews with his three children, speaking about their father for the first time. Q&A with special guests following the films. Open captions, ASL Interpretation, Assistive Listening Devices, and Accessible Seating.

Today, we finished strong for the final day of the “Celebrating 19 Years of Mentoring - CALSA Reunion & Professional Learning Opportunity” at the Museum of Tolerance. A special thank you to Dr. Teresa López Alonzo & Velma Veith for collaborating with the Museum of Tolerance. We are honored to have brought our #CALSAFamilia together to showcase our mission in such a powerful setting. May we continue to push forward and strengthen our leadership to empower the future and lead with heart. 🌟 #CALSAFamilia #EmpowertheFuture #LeadershipWithHeart #TogetherWeRise #LeadershipDevelopment

Today marks the beginning of #MediaLiteracyWeek, a week dedicated to highlighting the importance of developing skills to navigate media effectively. We are excited to showcase the Combat Hate! workshop, which engages students in critical thinking to recognize, reject, and respond to online hate. This online safety curriculum is rooted in foundational media literacy skills. Students are challenged to interpret examples of online hate compiled by the research department at the Simon Wiesenthal Center and examine the impact these messages have on our world.

On Sept. 20, 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1805, a bill requiring Mendez, et al v. Westminster School District of Orange County, et al be included in the state’s history and social science curriculum standards. Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, the law directs a state commission to consider adopting new instructional materials on the landmark case to be taught in classes. The Museum of Tolerance has had an exhibit highlighting this court case since 2010. Many people know of desegregation as it happened in the American South, but this exhibition on the 2nd floor of the Museum, shares the story of the landmark struggles of Latino families in Southern California in 1947 almost ten years before Brown v. Board of Education. The Museum offers many Teacher Resources on our website including lesson plans for topics such as this court case. https://lnkd.in/gHU4MuMt

The Museum of Tolerance is proud to facilitate free Open Enrollment courses for California educators. Last month, the Museum hosted "Speaking Up: Interrupting Bias at School," led by Sara Wicht, an expert in social justice and anti-bias education. Participants had the opportunity to use a variety of school-based scenarios and discussion prompts to practice strategies for speaking up from positions of authority and to authority in school settings. Speakers such as Sydney Rogers, a trans activist and facilitator, spoke to educators about their influence in the classroom to interrupt biased language. For more information about upcoming Open Enrollment programs, check out our Free Professional Development page on the Museum of Tolerance website. 

Please join us in welcoming six new international interns to the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance. These interns will spend this year supporting the work of the Museum and Center through their participation in the Austrian Service Abroad and Chan Fellowship from Lingnan University in Hong Kong. Please welcome to the Museum and Center, Leon, Lucas, Felix, Niclas, Peinan and Danil. Learn more about internship opportunities on the Museum of Tolerance's Volunteer Opportunities page: https://lnkd.in/gJfGpzA6

The Museum of Tolerance is hiring and we are looking for a Museum Associate to join the team! Lets Chat! About you: You are curious, collaborative, a great multi-tasker and have excellent customer service abilities. This position is a fantastic entry point for those interested in a career in museums and cultural institutions, offering significant opportunities for growth and professional development within our organization. #museumoftolerance #humanrights #education #tolerance #hiring https://lnkd.in/g9MrPCjC