Past Events of the HOlocaust remembrance Committee

Reverend Otis Moss III
October 28, 2009

On October 28th, Reverend Otis Moss III of Trinity United Church of Christ spoke to more than 150 people at the Spertus Institute.  He discussed the similarities and differences between Jewish and Christian communities, in the context of justice, civil and human rights. He highlighted how the narrative of the Jewish community colored by the pain and suffering of the Holocaust is parallel to the African American community’s narrative of the dehumanization and loss experienced during the middle passage.  The Praise Team choir from the church performed during the program and added wonderful spirit to the evening.  Following his speech, Moss joined the guests for a dessert reception.

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Mark Hanis, Beyond Darfur: A Lesson in Prevention
June 24, 2009  

HRC hosted Mark Hanis, creator and founder of the Genocide Intervention Network.  He spoke of the group's mission to educate and empower people with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. Mark's story was an inspiration to all.  To see photos from the event, click here.  Below are ways that you can get involved with GIN.

1)  Join Genocide Intervention Network by visiting www.genocideintervention.net.  GI-NET believes that everyone, everywhere, has the right to live in a world without genocide. When you join the network, you are not only helping to save and protect lives, you are also sending a message to the international community that you will not stand by in the face of genocide

2)  Make a Contribution: In regions devastated by violence, every dollar counts. Funds that you contribute or raise will have a meaningful impact on people whose lives have been devastated by genocide and mass atrocities.  Click here to learn how your contribution will help people on the ground in Darfur and Burma.

3)  Call 1-800-GENOCIDE:  Make your voice heard through calling the toll-free hotline, the only one of its kind. Simply key in your zip code, and you will receive the option to connect directly to the White House or to your local elected officials. Before you are connected, you will receive up-to-date talking points to prepare you for the conversation.

A Celebration of Success: A Private Reception for HRC
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 

More than 300 young people gathered at Rockit Bar & Grill to celebrate the opening of the new museum, as well as the successes of the young leadership group.  View pictures from the event >

House of Secrets: Lecture and Discussion with Alex Kotlowitz
Monday, October 27, 2008

Alex Kotlowitz, author of Their Are No Children Here, spoke to a packed house of 175 people at Rubloff Auditorium about discrimination, poverty and struggle in diverse communities.  View pictures from the event >

2nd Annual Kick-off Party
Tuesday, February 5, 2008

This annual event at Rockit Bar & Grill had a fantastic turn out, introducing more than 200 new young people to IHMEC.  Everyone enjoyed themselves and learned more about the young leadership group at the new Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. 

HRC Hosts an Evening with John Prendergast
Wednesday, October 17, 2007

More than 175 people gathered at Loyola Law School to hear John Prendergast's inspirational discussion about his ongling work in Darfur and surrounding areas affected by the genocide.  He engaged the audience with his stories of his travels in Africa and the projects he is currently working on, and then led an extensive question and answer session.  He concluded the evening by signing copies of his newest book, “Not On Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond” co-authored with Don Cheadle.

Most importantly, Prendergast suggested ways people could get involved and make a difference towards stopping this ongoing gendocide.

• Join an organization such as STAND, the Genocide Intervention Network, the Save Darfur coalition, or team up with the ENOUGH Project, the group that John is spearheading.
• Contact your representative by asking for a meeting, writing a letter, or calling 1-800-GENOCIDE.   Call the White House at 1-202-456-1414 or email comments@whitehouse.gov.
• Write a letter to the editor or op-ed of your paper and demand action.
• Contact your local television stations that you watch to encourage them to provide more coverage of the crisis in Sudan.  Go to www.beawitness.org.
• Support divestment by encouraging university endowments, state pension funds and mutual funds that are currently invested in Sudan to divest. For more information, go to www.sudandivestment.org.
• Protest China: they are underwriting the human destruction in Darfur.  Visit www.sudanreeves.org to learn what actions you can take.
• Be educated by knowing what is going on in Darfur. Sign up for monthly alerts at www.enoughproject.org.  Learn more about the book by Don Cheadle and John Prendergast by visiting www.notonourwatchbook.com.