Pauline Getzoyan and Esther Kalajian will explore the history of the Armenian Genocide and its lasting impact on survivors, their descendants, and the Armenian American community in Rhode Island. Through history, memory, and lived experience, Pauline Getzoyan and Esther Kalajian trace a journey from devastation to resilience, highlighting the ways Armenians rebuilt their lives and […]

Holocaust Diaries: Memory, Testimony, and History Lecture by Professor Alexandra Garbarini, Williams College Join us as we mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a lecture by Professor Alexandra Garbarini, whose pioneering work on Holocaust diaries explores how Jewish victims recorded, interpreted, and survived the experience of persecution. Drawing on her scholarship on Numbered Days, Lucien […]

Hosted by Martha Jamgochian Join us for a special evening at the Armenian Historical Association of Rhode Island. Explore exhibits that tell the story of Armenian history, culture, and survival, and learn about the Association’s vital work in preserving memory for future generations. This visit offers a rare opportunity to connect local history with global […]

What can maps reveal about genocide? Dr. Anne Kelly Knowles, a pioneer in applying geographic information systems (GIS) to Holocaust studies, will show how geography shaped both victims’ experiences and perpetrators’ actions. A co-founder of the Holocaust Geographies Collaborative and editor of Geographies of the Holocaust (2014), she uses innovative mapping and analysis to uncover […]

with Dr. Jean-Marie Higiro, Western New England University How can words and images fuel mass violence, and later shape how it is remembered? Dr. Jean-Marie Higiro, a survivor and scholar, will examine the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, the power of media campaigns in inciting violence, and the ongoing struggles and resilience of post-genocide […]

Join us for a screening of Joshua Oppenheimer’s acclaimed documentary The Look of Silence. The film follows an Indonesian man confronting the people responsible for the murder of his brother during the 1965–66 mass killings in Indonesia. Through these encounters, the film explores themes of memory, silence, and the struggle for truth and reconciliation in […]

Join us for a lecture with Justyna Matkowska, who will speak on the experiences of Jews who found shelter and support among Roma communities during the Holocaust. Her lecture explores […]

Join the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center for our annual Yom HaShoah commemoration. Together we will honor the memory of the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, recognize survivors […]

Join us for a guided tour and conversation at the Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum, Rhode Island’s only Indigenous-run museum. The visit will explore Indigenous history, the impact of genocide and […]