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… in the early 1980s and was named Founding President and CEO when the institution opened to the public in April 1996. He served in that role until June 2020. Dr. Herscher is a scholar, … America, and Immigration (American Jewish Archives), Jewish Agricultural Utopias in America (Wayne State University Press), A Century of Memories, 1882–1982: The Eastern European Experience … by US Citizenship and Immigration Services as an Outstanding American by Choice. This honor is bestowed upon a select few naturalized citizens who have made significant contributions to this …
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What We Carry Workshop

Sunday, February 22, 2026

… 2026, 10:00 am–1:00 pm Sunday, February 22, 2026 This special workshop offers you the chance to have your stories and object replicas incorporated into Jenny Yurshansky 's upcoming … others have shared with her, she has learned that it is not unusual for refugees to avoid, forget, or suppress discussions about the past. The unexplained gaps in family stories indicate … Art Los Angeles, and Pitzer College, among other institutions offering the public a way to maintain a sense of community, connect to social justice issues, and participate in …
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Radio, Propaganda, and The War of the Worlds: An Illuminated Lecture by theatre dybbuk featuring Professor Paul Lerner

Sunday, September 1, 2024

… Paul Lerner discuss Orson Welles' famous "The War of the Worlds" radio broadcast while actors from theatre dybbuk perform excerpts from radio broadcasts and other sources. About the Program “In Russia radio propaganda is used to build up Communism; the Nazi propaganda minister, Goebbels, uses it obliquely to spread the doctrines of … 2015. It pays particular attention to the notion of the “Jewish department store” and the ways that various movements deployed images of Jews to critique excessive consumption or mass …
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Citizen 13660: The Art of Miné Okubo

October 8, 2015–February 21, 2016

… October 8, 2015–February 21, 2016 Citizen 13660: The Art of Miné Okubo presented a selection of … to a number—13660 was the government-issued number assigned to the Okubo family—she found ways to account for this period in her life through poignant and insightful images and commentary still relevant today. Citizen 13660: The Art of Miné Okubo was presented at the …
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The Skirball and Writers Bloc Present Timothy Snyder

Friday, October 24, 2025

… Public Programs Words and Ideas Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30–9:30 pm Friday, October 24, 2025 Hear from “the leading interpreter of our … is our great American challenge. What exactly is freedom and how do we keep it? Political commentator and historian Timothy Snyder , internationally renowned expert on the rise of … and beyond, asks what freedom means in his new book. On Freedom explains in the brilliant way that only he can, what liberty does and does not entail. The question of what freedom means …
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On the National Language: The Poetry of America’s Endangered Tongues

October 17, 2024–March 2, 2025

… October 17, 2024–March 2, 2025 Experience B.A. Van Sise’s poetic, visual, and linguistic … cultural heritage and diversity of the country. These portraits and languages are presented together to reveal the rich diversity of the United States and our complex history with indigenous … languages is the search for home. The people who pass it on to the next generation are, in many ways, mapmakers." – B.A. Van Sise | About the Exhibition Language is more than an essential tool …
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Sunset Concerts: La Perla / Meridian Brothers

Thursday, July 24, 2025

… , and inspired by traditional folklore and spirituality, La Perla’s sound plays homage to their native roots while challenging the status quo. Hypnotic, percussion-forward rhythms are … and Indigenous struggles. Meridian Brothers is the musical project of Colombian musician, composer, and producer Eblis Álvarez . Known for its eclectic and experimental sound, they blend … cumbia and vallenato with psychedelic rock, jazz, and tropical influences, all while weaving together fantasy and undeniable technical skills. Evening Schedule Doors open at 6:00 pm. …
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Ai Weiwei: Trace

May 15–August 1, 2021

… of the work’s original 176 portraits, each one hand-assembled from thousands of LEGO® bricks. To Ai, the portraits pay tribute to “heroes of our time,” many of them ordinary citizens who have stood up against injustice in their communities. Complementing the portraits is a striking wallpaper designed by Ai Weiwei entitled … founded to foster sustainable, equitable, and self-reliant development in Laos. He was taken away in 2012 in the presence of security personnel at a police post in Vientiane. Despite …
Press Release

Skirball Cultural Center unveils details for West Coast debut of This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers from the Civil Rights Movement

… Cultural Center unveils details for West Coast debut of This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers from the Civil Rights Movement October 21, 2023 - February 25, 2024 Tickets on sale … fight for voting rights taking place in Los Angeles and across the country today, offering a way forward as our society continues to grapple with anti-Black violence and broad … Man One Vote” and “NOW.” In one poster, with a caption reading “come let us build a new world together” John Lewis and two others kneel on the ground to pray (exclusive to the Skirball’s …
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The Feminist Fight Forward: Lessons from 50 Years of Ms. Magazine

… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2023 at 12:00 PM Media Contacts: Laura B. Cohen, LC Media, lcmediapr@gmail.com , (310) … on lessons learned and applied over the last several decades, inspiring attendees that, together, they can overcome significant challenges faced across genders and non-binary individuals … $9 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12; $7 Children 2–12. Exhibitions are always FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2. The permanent exhibition Noah’s Ark at the …