Mon 9/13 @ 7PM
The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage launched its Stop the Hate essay contest for junior high and high school-age students 14 years ago and its reach has continued to grow. Its Youth Speak Out essay contest has been joined by its Youth Sing Out songwriting contest, a group project for classes. Both engage youth of all backgrounds in exploring how to stand up against bigotry and create a more just and inclusive society. Each year it awards $100,000 in scholarships and prizes to students and their schools. It also hosts workshops and tours focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
It’s launching its 14th season this week with a free, online info session that’s open to all: students, parents, teachers and interested community members. The session will feature representatives from the Maltz Museum as well as partners, Lake Erie Ink and Roots of American Music, and the 2021 Stop the Hate Educators of the Year and contest finalists. You’ll learn what students do to earn Stop the Hate Upstander Certificates and how schools are being named Stop the Hate Upstander Schools.
There’ll be a Q&A after the presentation. Go here to register.