When Extremist Ideas Are No Longer Considered “Extreme”
| Calendar | Speaking Engagements |
|---|---|
| Location | Virtual |
| Date | Thu, Mar 30, 8:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Duration | 1h |
| Details | Extremist beliefs and violence are on the rise. White supremacist and other hate groups exploit antisemitic myths, racism, and conspiracy theories often directly inspired by Nazi ideology. When hatred and deception go viral, they can appeal to more mainstream audiences. Holocaust history warns us of the violence that can follow when such threats go unchecked. Join the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in-person or virtually as they discuss the dangers posed when extremist ideas are normalized and what is being done to challenge them. This program is part of their award-winning Stay Connected Live series. Speakers Dr. Arie Kruglanski, Holocaust survivor and distinguished university professor in Psychology at the University of Maryland Vidhya Ramalingam, Founder and CEO, Moonshot Please register for this program, which is free and open to the public. Learn more about Stay Connected Live. For more information, please contact the USHMM’s Western Regional Office at 202.817.4725 or via e-mail. |
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