When Extremist Ideas Are No Longer Considered Extreme: A Holocaust Memorial Lecture
Event description
Extremist beliefs and violence fueled by white supremacist and other hate groups are on the rise. Often inspired by Nazi ideology, they exploit antisemitic lies, racism and conspiracy theories. When this misinformation goes viral, it runs the risk of appealing to mainstream audiences and dividing society. Holocaust history warns us of the dangers posed when such threats go unchecked and escalate. It also demonstrates the power that ordinary people have to act and make a difference–a message at the heart of the Museum’s educational mission.
Program
Prof Arie Kruglanski: Holocaust survivor; social psychologist; expert in Communities of Hate Stay Connected
Vidhya Ramalingam: Founder of Moonshot CVE; expert in USHMM’s Global Issues Forum
Patricia Heberer-Rice, expert in Communities of Hate;
Edna Friedberg expert in Foot Soldiers of White Supremacy