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CULVER STUDENT ORGANIZES LOCALS FOR WALK TO END GENOCIDE
Culver City Observer
March 26 2015
March 26, 2015
On April 19 thousands will gather from throughout Southern California
for Jewish World Watch's 9th annual Walk to End Genocide - the largest
annual anti-genocide rally in the United States.
A wide-ranging, multi-faith coalition of policymakers, religious
leaders, schools, and activists will join for a day of action, walking
together to highlight the power of local communities to fight genocides
and mass atrocities around the world.
The event will raise funds for anti-genocide educational and advocacy
efforts in the U.S. - and to support on-the ground projects that aid
refugees and survivors of the conflicts in Sudan and Congo.
Hundreds of Culver City residents are embracing the cause. At the
center of these efforts are students from the New LA Charter School,
which is fielding a large and passionate team.
Hayley Rothbart is another young Culver City resident taking action.
She has organized a team for her Girl Scout Troop, inspiring her
peers to take notice and participate.
This year's Walk coincides with the 70th anniversary of the liberation
of Auschwitz and the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Both
tragedies will be commemorated during the event.
"In commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and
the 70th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we must confront
the sad truth that too many in the international community continue
to stand idly by as genocides and mass atrocities plague our planet,"
said Janice Kamenir-Reznik, the co-Founder and President of Jewish
World Watch.
"This Walk provides an important opportunity for people of conscience
across Southern California from different backgrounds and faiths
to join with our elected leaders - and turn the words 'Never Again'
into action."
Every year the Walk to end Genocide reflects the unique diversity of
Southern California. Students will walk together with survivors of
past genocides.
Representatives of the Armenian, African-American, Asian and Latino
communities will join with churches, synagogues, and mosques to bring
attention to the plight of communities now faced with genocide and
mass atrocities in Sudan and Congo.
With the goal of inspiring and educating a new generation of local
anti-genocide activists, the day's activities will include craft
and activist projects, advocacy booths, food, art, music, and solar
cooker demonstrations. The event will be held in collaboration with an
afternoon program for Yom Hashoa - the Day of Holocaust Commemoration -
at the L.A. Museum of the Holocaust.
The Walk to End Genocide will take place in Pan Pacific Park (7600
Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
http://www.culvercityobserver.com/story/2015/03/26/news/culver-student-organizes-locals-for-walk-to-end-genocide/4687.html
Culver City Observer
March 26 2015
March 26, 2015
On April 19 thousands will gather from throughout Southern California
for Jewish World Watch's 9th annual Walk to End Genocide - the largest
annual anti-genocide rally in the United States.
A wide-ranging, multi-faith coalition of policymakers, religious
leaders, schools, and activists will join for a day of action, walking
together to highlight the power of local communities to fight genocides
and mass atrocities around the world.
The event will raise funds for anti-genocide educational and advocacy
efforts in the U.S. - and to support on-the ground projects that aid
refugees and survivors of the conflicts in Sudan and Congo.
Hundreds of Culver City residents are embracing the cause. At the
center of these efforts are students from the New LA Charter School,
which is fielding a large and passionate team.
Hayley Rothbart is another young Culver City resident taking action.
She has organized a team for her Girl Scout Troop, inspiring her
peers to take notice and participate.
This year's Walk coincides with the 70th anniversary of the liberation
of Auschwitz and the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Both
tragedies will be commemorated during the event.
"In commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and
the 70th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we must confront
the sad truth that too many in the international community continue
to stand idly by as genocides and mass atrocities plague our planet,"
said Janice Kamenir-Reznik, the co-Founder and President of Jewish
World Watch.
"This Walk provides an important opportunity for people of conscience
across Southern California from different backgrounds and faiths
to join with our elected leaders - and turn the words 'Never Again'
into action."
Every year the Walk to end Genocide reflects the unique diversity of
Southern California. Students will walk together with survivors of
past genocides.
Representatives of the Armenian, African-American, Asian and Latino
communities will join with churches, synagogues, and mosques to bring
attention to the plight of communities now faced with genocide and
mass atrocities in Sudan and Congo.
With the goal of inspiring and educating a new generation of local
anti-genocide activists, the day's activities will include craft
and activist projects, advocacy booths, food, art, music, and solar
cooker demonstrations. The event will be held in collaboration with an
afternoon program for Yom Hashoa - the Day of Holocaust Commemoration -
at the L.A. Museum of the Holocaust.
The Walk to End Genocide will take place in Pan Pacific Park (7600
Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
http://www.culvercityobserver.com/story/2015/03/26/news/culver-student-organizes-locals-for-walk-to-end-genocide/4687.html