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Howard P. Berkowitz, National Chair Abraham H. Foxman, National Director Glen A. Tobias, Chair, National Executive Director Peter T. Willner, Associate National Director Director, Development Division Kenneth Jacobson, Assistant National Director Director, International Affairs Division Cynthia Marks, Chair, Education Division Committee Judi Krupp, Vice Chair, Education Division Committee Chair, A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE ® Institute Caryl Stern-LaRosa, Director, Education Division Ed Alster, Assistant Director, Education Division This resource guide was prepared by the Education Division. © 2000 Anti-Defamation League 823 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 (212) 885-7700/885-7800 Fax: (212) 867-0779/490-0187 www.adl.org Printed in the United States of America All Rights Reserved No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by an information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. For more information about ITVS, contact us at 51 Federal Street, First Floor, San Francisco, CA 94107; (415) 356-8383; FAX (415) 356-8391; itvs@itvs.org. Material from this guide and information about airdates is available on the ITVS Web site, www.itvs.org.
FROM SWASTIKA TO JIM CROW DISCUSSION GUIDE INTRODUCTION Based on a book by the late Gabrielle Simon Edgcomb, the film From Swastika to Jim Crow tells the little-known story of two different cultures that share elements of a common burden of oppression. Jewish refugee scholars who fled Nazi Germany and arrived in the United States were often excluded from mainstream American universities due to anti-Semitism and anti-foreigner sentiment. Some found employment in an unusual place – Black colleges in the segregated South. Through interviews and anecdotes, viewers learn how two very different peoples adapted and even flourished in difficult and harsh circumstances. While it specifically focuses on Black- Jewish relations, From Swastika to Jim Crow provides an opportunity for dialogue for all people who seek ways of fighting injustice and securing dignity for all. This discussion guide was designed with that goal in mind. It is our hope that this film will be used as a springboard for dialogue in communities where racial tensions have existed, in places where people are unaware of this unique chapter of American history and in communities that work to maintain communication and dialogue among their diverse members. A NOTE TO DISCUSSION LEADERS Discussion leaders will be leading a discussion for community members who have all viewed the film From Swastika to Jim Crow. The discussion leader should consider the following recommendations: 1 Preview the film and read the discussion guide prior to the program. 2 In most situations you will have three hours for the program which will include both the viewing of From Swastika to Jim Crow (1 hour), as well as the discussion. Plan to provide introductory remarks (20 minutes) as well as time for thoughtful discussion and dialogue after the film (1 1/2 hours). 1
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