An interesting activist activity took place on campus this morning that I thought would be appropriate to share with this class. The Holocaust Awareness Institute at DU's Center for Judaic Studies is sending a "Tolerance Trunk" to Pope Benedict XVI in hopes that he will share its contents - educational material on the Holocaust - with newly reinstated Bishop Richard Williamson, who has commented publicly that he does not believe 6 million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust.
This morning, Sarah Pessin, director of the CJS, stood outside Sturm Hall asking students, faculty, staff, and community members for signatures on the trunk itself.
Lots of media coverage! I think the Denver Post is covering this story -- if I find the link tomorrow, I'll post it...
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This is a fantastic example of the enduring interdependence of activist and mainstream channels!
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