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Central California Now Has Its First Holocaust Memorial

Central California Now Has Its First Holocaust Memorial

FromKQED's The California Report


Central California Now Has Its First Holocaust Memorial

FromKQED's The California Report

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Dec 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Bakersfield is now home to the Central Valley’s first Holocaust Memorial. The tranquil garden is a monument against hate and rising anti-Semitism. 
Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR 

Study after study shows an alarming increase in hate crimes and racist incidents in California targeting a variety of groups, including Jews. Worries about rising anti-Semitism have gotten more attention recently after the bigoted comments of artist Kanye West who now goes by the name Ye. How is California's Jewish community reacting?
Guest: Heidi Gantwork, President and CEO of the Jewish Foundation of San Diego

The State Task Force studying reparations for Black residents with enslaved ancestors is meeting this week in Oakland. One item on the agenda? Discussing how reparations might help overcome negative stereotypes about Black families. 
Reporter: Annelise Finney, KQED  
Released:
Dec 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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