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Civil Rights Workshop

on The Mobile Museum of Tolerance

2023-07-27 14:00:00 2023-07-27 14:45:00 America/Chicago Civil Rights Workshop Join us for a powerful workshop with The Mobile Museum of Tolerance, hosted on the MMOT bus in the Library's parking lot! Please register for one of two sessions: 2 p.m. or 3:15 p.m. Grades 6 - 12. Santori Library - Parking Lot -

Thursday, July 27
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Add to Calendar 2023-07-27 14:00:00 2023-07-27 14:45:00 America/Chicago Civil Rights Workshop Join us for a powerful workshop with The Mobile Museum of Tolerance, hosted on the MMOT bus in the Library's parking lot! Please register for one of two sessions: 2 p.m. or 3:15 p.m. Grades 6 - 12. Santori Library - Parking Lot -

Join us for a powerful workshop with The Mobile Museum of Tolerance, hosted on the MMOT bus in the Library's parking lot! Please register for one of two sessions: 2 p.m. or 3:15 p.m. Grades 6 - 12.

Civil Rights Workshop: This workshop explores civil rights in a historical and contemporary context. Students will view a documentary featuring numerous American civil rights heroes and draw comparisons between the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950’s and 60’s with other fights for civil rights throughout US history. Conversations will also cover modern-day examples such as LGTBQ rights, Asian hate crimes, and bullying. Major topics of discussion include discrimination, racism, segregation, and nonviolent protest. Grades 6 - 12.

This session lasts 45 minutes.

The Mobile Museum of Tolerance is the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s newest educational initiative, bringing world-class learning experiences to communities across the state of Illinois. The purpose of the MMOT is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, empowering them to raise their voices and combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism, hate, and intolerance and to promote human dignity. Modeled after the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center’s successful “Tour for Humanity” bus, which has visited hundreds of schools across Canada since launching in 2013, the MMOT is the first of its kind in the United States. MMOT utilizes innovative technology and interactive lessons to bring its message of tolerance directly to Illinois communities. In addition to serving middle and high school students, the MMOT is an educational resource for teachers, faith groups, law enforcement agencies, and businesses, as well as community and government leaders.

Santori Library

Phone: 630-264-4117
Fax: 630-892-5648
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