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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:What are the driving forces behind hatred?
DESCRIPTION:This panel discussion will highlight the connecting threads between forms of ethno-religious hatred\, like Islamophobia and antisemitism\, and examine the prospects for overcoming differences in pursuit of inclusive\, multiracial democracy.\n\nPanelists:\n\nEric K. Ward is a nationally recognized civil rights leader\, strategist\, and storyteller whose work bridges grassroots activism\, governance\, philanthropy\, and pop culture. As Executive Vice President of Race Forward\, he leads efforts to dismantle systemic racism and advance inclusive democracy. With nearly four decades of leadership\, Eric is known for addressing the intersections of authoritarianism\, hate violence\, and community resilience with clarity and innovation.\n\nAmy Spitalnick is the CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs\, the national convener of Jewish coalitions working across communities to build a just and inclusive American democracy. She previously served as Executive Director of Integrity First for America\, which won its groundbreaking lawsuit against the neo-Nazis\, white supremacists\, and hate groups responsible for the Charlottesville violence. A nationally recognized expert on countering antisemitism\, hate\, and anti-democratic extremism\, Amy also serves on the Advisory Boards of the Tree of Life\, Bedrock\, and the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) at American University. She has extensive experience in government\, politics\, and advocacy\, including as Communications Director and Senior Policy Advisor to the NY Attorney General and spokesperson and advisor to the New York City Mayor.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130911
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Discussion,History,Humanities
LOCATION:School of Kinesiology Building - Kinesiology Auditorium, Room 2500
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