By Mary Eshet In April, vandalism at Davidson College involved a blackboard with slurs, swastikas, a drawing of Hitler in chalk, and a handwritten message about killing “Jews and n*******.” …
“New Pilgrims on an Old Path: The Charlotte Black/Jewish Alliance Deep South Pilgrimage 2022” Premiere Screening and Panel Discussion
Join us for a premiere screening of a short documentary by Kip Mobley capturing the first cohort of the Charlotte Black/Jewish Alliance and their 2022 Deep South Pilgrimage. The program …
A New Moon and Earth Day
by Mary Eshet, The cycle of the moon gives us the opportunity to celebrate a new beginning, not just at the New Year, but every month. A chance to begin …
Summer Learning Opportunity for Educators
The Greenspon Center is proud to partner with TOLI to offer the 2023 Summer Seminar for Educators. To register or information contact Donna Tarney, dmtarney@gmail.com.
Greenspon Center Graduates 17 Educators from its Certification in Holocaust Pedagogy Pilot Cohort; Accepting Applicants for Second Cohort
After two years of planning, the Greenspon Center kicked off its Certification in Holocaust Pedagogy Program in September of 2022. Following 6 months of learning and capacity building, 17 North …
A Reflection on our Black-Jewish Alliance Deep South Pilgrimage
by Dr. Cindy Kistenberg I frequently ask myself what I would have done if I had been a Jewish college student during the 1950s and 60s. I like to think …
A Most Meaningful Moon Month
by Mary Eshet If the sky is clear on the night of March 22, the smallest sliver of the moon will be visible, commencing a lunar month that holds great …
“Racist Roots: Origins of North Carolina’s Death Penalty” Screening & Panel Discussion
Please join us the evening of May 11 for a powerful documentary film, Racist Roots, and a panel discussion with community experts and advocates, followed by dessert and coffee. The …
Social Justice Research Takes Another Leap Forward at Queens University
by Laurita Ciceron Queens University is proud to officially launch The Listening Project: Learning from 60 Years of Social Justice and Community Organizing in Charlotte! The Listening Project is a …
Stan Greenspon Center Commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day with Powerful Program
by Mary Eshet On January 26, the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 10 Holocaust survivors from the Charlotte community gathered in the warm atmosphere of Withers Hall at Queens …