BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Jacksonville Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Jacksonville Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9cf6ee0c-ce6e-46ff-b541-67918baab145 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260726T150209Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T194500 SUMMARY:Resisting Hate\, Repairing the World LOCATION:Main Library\nMain Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Main Library;X-APPLE-RADIU S=10;X-TITLE=Main Library:geo:30.3291121,-81.6577003 GEO:30.3291121;-81.6577003 DESCRIPTION:Resisting Hate\, Repairing the World is a panel of five repres entatives that will discuss current acts of hate in our community and how we can work\ntogether to provide mutual support. This conversation will pr omote 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 i ssues. After the representatives speak\, there will be time for audience q uestions.\n.\nhttps://jaxpubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/8758838 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Program Description:

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Join us for a panel discussion and open dialogue that focuses on the i mpact acts of hate have on the individuals and communities being targeted\ , whether Jewish\, Black\, LGBTQ+\, or others\, and how we\, as a larger c ommunity\, can work together to provide mutual support. We will hear and l earn from each other in a safe\, non-political space. The event will be mo derated by Hope McMath\, Curator of JFCS&rsquo\;s Frisch Family Holocaust Memorial Gallery.

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Panelists will include community leaders who wil l 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 jo in the conversation during the moderated Q&\;A section with the panelis ts. Takeaways will be provided for attendees so they can follow up with th ese organizations and stay engaged after the program.

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Mode rator: Hope McMath\, curator of the Frisch Family Holocaust Memor ial Gallery

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Panelists:

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Dr. Rudy Jamison\, Director of the Human Rights Commission for the City of Jacksonville
Dr. Louis Post\, 2nd Generation Holocaust Survivor and Retired Psychologi st
Matthew Hartley\, Director\, Interfaith Center\, University of Nor th Florida
Deirdre O&rsquo\;Connor\, Board Member of 904WARD

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This program was made in partnership with L JD Jewish Family &\; Community Services (JFCS). \;

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This program is in connection to the United States Holocaust Memorial Muse um&rsquo\;s Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition which will be in the Main Library from September 6 &ndash\; October 12\, 2023.

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All attendees must enter at the Laura Street entran ce 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.< /p>\n

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

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Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act\, acco mmodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Pleas e allow 1&ndash\;2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted\, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Ser vices at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.

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