Thread: Racism: Alive and kicking
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Old May 29, 2013, 03:04 AM
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What a beautiful story about how a community can fight racism. Thanks for sharing!

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Originally Posted by Cheshire Grin View Post

About 15 years ago, a Jewish family in Billings, Montana, put a menorah in their window to celebrate their heritage during Hannukah. Some white supremacist types threw rocks through their windows. The community actually united and to show their support, published pictures of menorahs which the majority of the population posted in the windows of their homes. The campaign was called "Not In Our Town" and, to my knowledge, they have continued their battle for human rights.

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