January-June 2023 Program Guide

PROGRAM GUIDE

January - June 2023

PROGRAMS

January

Sunday, January 15, 2 p.m.

Golden Doors to Freedom: Art for Social Change

Sunday, January 22, 10 a.m.

Candy Brown Holocaust and Human Rights Educator Series: Holocaust Remembrance Week*

Sunday, January 22, 2 p.m.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration

IP = In person only

V = Virtual only

H = Hybrid (in person with virtual option)

Wednesday, January 25, 6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program

Special Exhibition Opening –

Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement

February

Tuesday, February 7, 7 p.m.

Funk Family Upstander Speaker Series: Opal Lee

Miércoles, 15 de Febrero, 7 p.m.

Acontecimientos destacados en la Historia: La Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos

March

Wednesday, March 1, 6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program

Rule of Law –

The Twilight of Democracy: A Conversation with Anne Applebaum

Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17, 1 p.m.

Spring Break Survivor Speaker Series

Wednesday, March 22, 7 p.m.

Funk Family Upstander Speaker Series: Masih Alinejad

Tuesday, March 28, 9 a.m.

Homeschool Day*

Visit www.dhhrm.org/programs to register.

The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is supported, in part, through the generosity of its members and donors, including the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, The Lupe Murchison Foundation, Rita Crocker Clements Foundation, Richard D. Bass Foundation, and Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas.

* For Educators and Students

PROGRAMS

April

Monday, April 3, 7 p.m.

History Highlights: The Road to Liberation

Sunday, April 16, 7 p.m.

Yom HaShoah Commemoration

Tuesday, April 25, 9 a.m.

Homeschool Day*

Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.

Candy Brown Holocaust and Human Rights Educator Series: Teaching Genocide Studies*

Saturday, April 29, 2 p.m.

Genocide Awareness Month: Survivors in Conversation

May

Tuesday, May 2, 7 p.m.

IP = In person only

V = Virtual only

H = Hybrid (in person with virtual option)

Securing and Safeguarding Transgender Rights (Special Exhibition Program)

Monday, May 8, 12 p.m.

iRead Book Club: Queer Intentions by Amelia Abraham

Tuesday, May 16, 6 p.m.

Spring Fundraiser: To Kill a Mockingbird

June

Wednesday, June 7, 7 p.m.

Voices of LGBTQ Dallas (Special Exhibition Program)

Friday, June 9, 1 p.m.

Summer Survivor Speaker Series

Tuesday, June 20, 10 a.m.

Candy Brown Holocaust and Human Rights Educator Series: Teaching TEKS-aligned Ethnic Studies*

Tuesday, June 20, 7 p.m.

Craft Kids: Civil Rights and the Dallas NAACP Youth Council

Friday, June 23, 1 p.m.

Summer Survivor Speaker Series

All times listed are Central Time Zone. All programs are free, unless noted otherwise.

FUNK FAMILY UPSTANDER SPEAKER SERIES

The Funk Family Upstander Speaker Series showcases individuals and organizations who stand up for human rights on a local, national, or global level.

Named in loving memory of Blanche & Max Goldberg | Fannie & Isaac Funk.

ANCHOR SERIES SPONSOR:

OPAL LEE

Tuesday, February 7, 7 p.m.

In Person at the Museum

$10 per Person | Free for Members

Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” is a retired teacher, activist, and local legend. In 2016, at the age of 89, she pledged to walk from her home in Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. in support of the campaign to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. She ultimately traveled to cities around the country, walking two and a half miles each day to symbolize the two and a half years that Black Texans waited between when Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, abolishing slavery, and the day the news finally arrived in Galveston, Texas. In 2021, Lee stood alongside President Biden as he signed the bill into law. In 2022, she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

EVENT SPONSORS:

MASIH ALINEJAD

Wednesday, March 22, 7 p.m.

In Person at the Museum

$10 per Person | Free for Members

Masih Alinejad is an Iranian-American journalist and women’s rights activist who gained worldwide attention when she removed her hijab and posted a photo on her Facebook page standing proudly with her hair blowing in the wind. My Stealthy Freedom, her 2014 viral social media campaign, sparked a civil disobedience movement against compulsory hijab in Iran. Today, My Stealthy Freedom is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Iranian women and their freedom, which are currently under attack from the Iranian government. Currently living in exile in New York, Alinejad continues to voice her opposition to Iran’s regime, to speak out in defense of her fellow activists, and to offer valuable insights into the unfolding protests throughout the country.

CIVIL DISCOURSE SERIES DISCUSSION PANEL

The Civil Discourse Series presents multiple sides of a thought-provoking topic through respectful discussion. For each event, the Museum convenes a panel of subject matter experts to represent their perspectives on an issue related to human and civil rights.

THE U.S. SUPREME COURT: BALANCE OF POWER

Postponed to fall 2023

The Supreme Court represents a branch of the U.S. democratic system, holding immense power and responsibility to interpret the Constitution and protect liberty and civil rights for all Americans. In recent years, Supreme Court decisions have stirred ongoing public discourse about its role and influence. Is the Court wielding its authority in line with its original purpose, and how can it best serve the American people? Legal experts discuss the structure of the U.S. Supreme Court, how it has evolved since its formation, and what role it should play in the lives of Americans.

Presented by The Meadows Foundation

RULE OF LAW

In an ideal world, everyone is treated equally under the law – but history has shown that this is not always the case. The Rule of Law series examines aspects of the legal system and the role of legal professionals as they relate to human rights issues, both past and present.

THE TWILIGHT OF DEMOCRACY: A CONVERSATION WITH ANNE APPLEBAUM

Wednesday, March 1

6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program

In Person at the Museum $20 per Person | $10 for Members

Democracies are held up as the gold standard of government, relying on fair and just laws, basic human rights, and trust in the people and their elected representatives to foster a free and fair nation for all citizens. But what is the impact on legal systems and human rights when democracies deteriorate? Anne Applebaum, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, journalist, and commentator on geopolitics, discusses the recent rise of authoritarianism around the world. Using a historical lens, Applebaum analyzes how global political trends are impacted when the value of truth is diminished and what makes people turn away from democracy.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITION AND PROGRAMS

Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement, created to mark the 50th anniversary of a June 1969 police raid of the Stonewall Inn in New York's Greenwich Village, explores the modern LGBTQ rights movement in the United States. The protests that followed the raid were a pivotal moment in the modern gay liberation movement and the ongoing fight for LGBTQ civil rights.

Rise Up highlights the events that led to the Stonewall Inn riots and how they energized the fight for LGBTQ rights. Through powerful artifacts, images, and historic publications, Rise Up describes key moments in LGBTQ history, including the 1978 assassination of Harvey Milk, one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials, the AIDS crisis, U.S. Rep. Barney Frank’s public coming out in 1987, the efforts to enact hate crime legislation, the implementation and later repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and the fight for marriage equality in the United States.

Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement was developed by the Freedom Forum, which fosters First Amendment freedoms for all.

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Special Exhibition Opening

Wednesday, January 25

6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Program

In Person at the Museum

$10 per Person | Free for Members

Celebrate the opening of Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement with a discussion on the events surrounding the Stonewall Uprising and the legacy of this revolutionary moment in the LGBTQ rights movement.

Securing and Safeguarding Transgender Rights

Tuesday, May 2, 7 p.m.

In Person at the Museum | Free

In the United States, transgender people are regularly targeted for discrimination solely based on their gender identity. Join us for a discussion on the evolution of trans rights in the United States, the impact of anti-trans bias and legislation on the broader community, and the work being done to create a healthy, inclusive society for trans Americans.

Voices of LGBTQ Dallas

Wednesday, June 7, 7 p.m.

In Person at the Museum | Free

Dallas is home to one of the largest LGBTQ communities in the United States. Dallas activists have worked to encourage visibility, build political engagement, and foster a thriving and welcoming social environment. Join us to hear testimonies from local LGBTQ trailblazers and learn how these individuals have each carved a path forward in the fight for equality.

PERMANENT EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHT SERIES

This series expands upon topics and themes featured in the Museum's permanent exhibition.

Genocide Awareness Month: Survivors in Conversation

Saturday, April 29, 2 p.m.

In Person at the Museum | Free

In honor of Genocide Awareness Month, hear from genocide survivors who endured the worst of humanity but now share their stories to inspire hope for a world where every human life is valued.

Craft Kids: Civil Rights and the Dallas NAACP Youth Council

Tuesday, June 20, 7 p.m.

In Person at the Museum | Free

In the 1940s, legendary civil rights activist Juanita Craft helped organize the Dallas NAACP Youth Council with the goal of training the next generation of NAACP leaders. The council would grow to become the model for youth organizations in NAACP chapters around the country. In this discussion, former "Craft Kids" share firsthand accounts of their journeys into civil rights activism and their experiences working with Juanita Craft.

EVENT SPONSOR:

HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS

This lecture series features Holocaust and human rights topics presented by Museum historians and educators.

La

Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos

Miércoles, 15 de Febrero, 7 p.m.

Virtual en Zoom | Gratis

Este programa será presentado en español. This program will be presented in Spanish.

¿Cuáles son los derechos humanos fundamentales y porque deben ser protegidos?

En 1948, la Organización de las Naciones Unidas creó la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos, que articula los derechos y libertades a los que cualquier persona es merecedora. Acompañe a Maria Castaneda, educadora del museo, para aprender acerca de como este documento histórico fue creado y como continúa impactando a las personas alrededor del mundo.

The Road to Liberation

Monday, April 3, 7 p.m.

Virtual via Zoom | Free

Near the end of World War II, as Allied troops advanced across Europe, they came across concentration camps containing thousands of survivors. The troops freed the prisoners from the camps and provided them with food and medical supplies. Among the liberators of Dachau was Texas native Private First Class Henry Lee Maxey, a member of the 42nd Infantry Division. Barbara Rabin

Chief Education Officer Sara Abosch-Jacobson and Director of Library and Archives

Felicia Williamson discuss the experiences of liberators and feature selected artifacts from the Maxey Liberator Collection from the Museum’s archives.

REMEMBRANCE DAYS

International Holocaust

Remembrance Day Commemoration

Sunday, January 22, 2 p.m.

In Person at the Museum | Free

Marking the liberation of Auschwitz, International Holocaust Remembrance Day allows us to reflect upon the profound tragedy of the Holocaust and come together to share a moment of peace and hope for the future. The commemoration will include a highlight from the film The U.S. and the Holocaust by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein and a discussion around the United States’ response to the Holocaust.

MEDIA PARTNER:

Yom HaShoah Commemoration

Sunday, April 16, 7 p.m.

In Person at Temple Emanu-El | Free

Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorates the six million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust and celebrates the lives of those who survived. Join the Dallas area community to reflect upon this tragedy, remember those who perished, and honor our survivors.

SURVIVOR SPEAKER SERIES

Spring Break Survivor Speaker Series

Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17, 1 p.m.

In person at the Museum and virtually via Zoom | Free

Summer Survivor Speaker Series

Friday, June 9 at 1 p.m. and Friday, June 23, 1 p.m.

In person at the Museum and virtually via Zoom | Free

iREAD BOOK CLUB

Join us for a book club led by Museum historians and educators.

Queer Intentions: A (Personal) Journey Through LGBTQ+ Culture

by Amelia Abraham

Monday, May 8, 12 p.m.

In person at the Museum and virtually via Zoom | Free

Combining intrepid journalism with her own personal experience, Amelia Abraham searches for answers to urgent questions about LGBTQ+ rights as well as the broader question of what it means to be queer in 2019. With curiosity, good humor, and disarming openness, Abraham takes the reader on a thought-provoking and entertaining journey. Follow as she cries at the first same-sex marriage in Britain, loses herself in the world’s biggest drag convention in L.A., marches at Pride parades across Europe, visits both a transgender model agency and the Anti-Violence Project in New York to understand the extremes of trans life today, parties in the clubs of Turkey’s underground LGBTQ+ scene, and meets a genderless family in progressive Stockholm.

Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Spring Fundraiser

Join us for the Dallas opening night of the national tour of

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

6 p.m. Cocktail Reception | 7:30 p.m. Performance Music Hall at Fair Park

All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork. With direction by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher, To Kill a Mockingbird has quickly become one of the greatest plays in history. Emmy Award®winning actor Richard Thomas will play the role of Atticus Finch in the production presented by Broadway Dallas as part of the Germania Insurance Broadway Series.

This is a fundraising event benefiting the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS

Candy Brown Holocaust and Human Rights Educator Series

In person at the Museum with virtual options

$75 full series (5 sessions) | $25 per session

The series allows educators, librarians, and counselors to connect with the Museum on multiple dates throughout the year on topics related to the Museum’s educational mission. Registration for each session includes a keynote presentation, a classroom resource kit, access to our Upstander Education Database, CPE credit, and more. Educators who register for all sessions will receive premium access to our Inspire Upstander Education Database and free Museum Membership.

2023 Sessions

Holocaust Remembrance Week

Sunday, January 22, 10 a.m.

Get the tools to teach Holocaust Remembrance Week and view an exclusive highlight screening of the documentary The U.S. and the Holocaust by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein.

Teaching Genocide Studies

Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.

Join us for resources and strategies to teach the 10 Stages of Genocide. Get a deep-dive tour of the gallery and listen to a panel of genocide survivors.

Teaching TEKS-aligned Ethnic Studies

Tuesday, June 20, 10 a.m.

At our annual Ethnic Studies Conference, learn from experienced educators and keynote speakers on African American and Mexican American studies.

The 2023 series also includes sessions on Teaching Holocaust Literature in July and Teaching Human Rights in October.

LEARNING PARTNERS:

Field Trips and Programs

During field trips and educational programs, students encounter the history of the Holocaust and human rights and are encouraged to think through the most fundamental questions about human nature. We open minds, one student at a time.

Field trips are available in person at the Museum and virtually for students in 6th grade and above. Interactive education programs at the Museum, at a school, or virtually are available for grades K-12.

Virtual field trips and select virtual education programs are available in Spanish. Las excursiones virtuales y los programas de educación virtual seleccionados están disponibles en español.

Homeschool Days

Tuesday, March 28, 9 a.m. and Tuesday, April 25, 9 a.m.

In person at the Museum | Free

Join the Museum’s education staff for a day of learning for homeschool students. Activities include a tour of the Museum's permanent exhibition, a Dimensions in TestimonySM experience, and an interactive classroom program.

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COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND WORKSHOPS

Golden Doors to Freedom: Art for Social Change

Sunday, January 15, 2 p.m. | In person at the Museum | Free

Presented in honor of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, this community art project conceived by master gilder Bill Adair and photographer Kay Chernush transforms abandoned doors into glimmering works of art. The doors are gilded and decorated with participants' thoughts, messages, and feelings about human trafficking. The creation of the doors is a community event that offers a moving and illuminating experience for the general public and an opportunity for catharsis and empowerment for survivors.

Presented in partnership with ArtWorks for Freedom, Mosaic Family Services, New Friends New Life, and Traffick911.

Preserving Family Memories Workshop

Postponed to fall 2023

Whether in the attic or boxes under the bed, most of us have family heirlooms, photographs, letters, and artifacts that are important to us. Preserving these precious items is a challenge and can be expensive. Led by archivists from the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum and Dallas Jewish Historical Society, this workshop provides common sense solutions to the most frequent challenges of home preservation.

Participants are encouraged to bring one or two items they wish to preserve. Photos and/or documents are recommended. Please no bulky items.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

The Museum offers interactive programs led by Museum educators which challenge participants to reflect upon their professional and personal responsibilities. Choose from the options below for a one-time program or curate your own series.

• Holocaust History and Complicity

• Uncovering Dallas Civil Rights

• What is an Upstander?

• Understanding Unconscious Bias

• Texas Upstanders: A Diverse Group

• Slippery Slope during the Holocaust

• Antisemitism: History and Impact

• History Talks

• Artifact Interaction

Programs can be held in person at the Museum, off-site, or virtually, and can be scheduled in conjunction with a tour.

MEMBERSHIP

Become a Museum member and receive exclusive benefits and early access to programming. Starting at $60, members enjoy free admission, program discounts, access to our digital content, and more! Members receive a discount online or in the Museum Store when shopping for Holocaust and human rights-related books, accessories, and gifts.

Member support ensures that the lessons of history live on. By sharing this history, the Museum encourages Upstander behavior and teaches each of us how to make a difference.

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Things like this teach kids that the world is not perfect, and that there will always be bad people who abuse power and have bad morality, but it also shows that we can be a change. Even if we cannot make a big change in the world, we can make small ones that inspire others.

~ 8th Grade Student, Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

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