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As our community continues to grapple with the impact of multiple racist, homophobic, and antisemitic incidents, we acknowledge the sense of fear and hurt felt by the victims of these actions. We value the diversity of the people and cultures that make up our community. There is no place for hate, bigotry, and racism. As we approach International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we are reminded that the hate that went unchecked some 80-90 years ago is not confined to the past. The lessons of the Holocaust demonstrate the necessity of standing against bigotry. We urge you to raise your voice, not…

MCHE turns 30 in 2023! Thank you to board member Bill Tammeus for this reflection on our history and our work! We second his call asking you to be a member of our organization in 2023!

The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education condemns distorting the reality of the Nazi regime and Adolf Hitler. History matters. Facts matter. It is imperative that we reject those who promote revisionist views of the past and that we individually and collectively defend truth. As Holocaust historian Dr. Timothy Snyder warns us, “Post-truth is pre-facism.”

MCHE commends the many community, business, political, and faith leaders as well as individuals who have made definitive statements condemning antisemitism. Hatred, bigotry, and antisemitism have no place in our society, and we appreciate your shared commitment in this fight. We urge you to remain vigilant and proactive – your voice matters.

MCHE's Dr. Shelly Cline addressing the mis-use of Holocaust and World War II memory in the rhetoric surrounding the situation in Ukraine. https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/kansas-city-area-historian-condemns-russias-comparison-of-ukraine-to-nazi-germany

The Nazi state was a racial state built on a racial ideology. Jews and other targeted groups were defined, persecuted, and murdered on the basis of race policy. To learn more about Nazi race policy visit https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/.../nazi-racism-an-overview.