of American millennials are unaware of what Auschwitz was
In 2019, a survey found that two-thirds of American millennials could not identify what Auschwitz was. This startling statistic demonstrates the critical importance of education about the Holocaust in history classes, community events, schools, etc.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has various resources for schools to respond to incidents, as well as to incorporate pro-active programs to help create a culture of respect among students and peers. For more information about ADL resources visit www.adl.org/holocaust-education or read more here.
The South Carolina Council on the Holocaust provides educational programs about the systematic genocide of six million Jews and others in the Holocaust to help prevent such atrocities from happening again. Their work seeks to honor the survivors of the Holocaust and the camp liberators who call South Carolina home. For more information, visit: https://www.scholocaustcouncil.org/