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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2022 · 10 MIN

Central California Now Has Its First Holocaust Memorial

from KQED's The California Report · host KQED

Bakersfield is now home to the Central Valley’s first Holocaust Memorial. The tranquil garden is a monument against hate and rising anti-Semitism.  Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR  Study after study shows an alarming increase in hate crimes and racist incidents in California targeting a variety of groups, including Jews. Worries about rising anti-Semitism have gotten more attention recently after the bigoted comments of artist Kanye West who now goes by the name Ye. How is California's Jewish community reacting? Guest: Heidi Gantwork, President and CEO of the Jewish Foundation of San Diego The State Task Force studying reparations for Black residents with enslaved ancestors is meeting this week in Oakland. One item on the agenda? Discussing how reparations might help overcome negative stereotypes about Black families.  Reporter: Annelise Finney, KQED   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bakersfield is now home to the Central Valley’s first Holocaust Memorial. The tranquil garden is a monument against hate and rising anti-Semitism.  Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR  Study after study shows an alarming increase in hate crimes and racist incidents in California targeting a variety of groups, including Jews. Worries about rising anti-Semitism have gotten more attention recently after the bigoted comments of artist Kanye West who now goes by the name Ye. How is California's Jewish community reacting? Guest: Heidi Gantwork, President and CEO of the Jewish Foundation of San Diego The State Task Force studying reparations for Black residents with enslaved ancestors is meeting this week in Oakland. One item on the agenda? Discussing how reparations might help overcome negative stereotypes about Black families.  Reporter: Annelise Finney, KQED   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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