Modern Day Hatred

When World War Two ended and Nazi concentration camps were liberated, the world made a promise of never again. Never again to Jewish people and all other genocides. Yet the hatred that sparked the Holocaust has existed throughout history and continues to this day. Inspired by the opening section of the Sanditen/Kaiser Holocaust Center, Modern Day Hatred examines how racism, antisemitism, homophobia, and other forms of hate have manifested in Oklahoma from the past to the present. By using the Holocaust as a case study, we emphasize the principle of "never again" for all persecuted people. The exhibition focuses on the historic events of Kristallnacht, the Tulsa Race Massacre, and the Osage murders of the 1920s, as well as the ongoing global responses to them. Featuring objects from the SMMJA, images from the Tulsa Historical Society, and items that survived the Race Massacre, viewers will learn about hate groups in Oklahoma and the efforts of local organizations to combat them. Special thanks to Greenwood Rising for their assistance.