Visitors to the exhibits at The Arts
Council will see photos of the Frank
family as well as historical displays.
in Fayetteville had signed on, too. In
addition to the two exhibits the Anne
Frank Center has loaned to The Arts
Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland
County, six other museums, the Cumberland County Library, Fayetteville
State University, Methodist University, Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra, Cape Fear Regional Theater and
the Beth Israel Congregation have all
planned events or exhibits to expand
on the themes raised by the stories
from Anne Frank���s life, namely discrimination, oppression and hate.
���This is the first time all of these
organizations are doing something
together,��� Rothstein said, adding that
the director of the Tolerance Museum
���This is not just an
opportunity for people
to see something, but for
them to learn something
as it relates to what is
going on in our society and
schools now. Hopefully this
will be a springboard for
discussions and change.���
in Los Angeles, a national leader on
the efforts to curb bullying, is planning to lead workshops in Cumberland County Schools and has agreed
to do so for free.
���Fayetteville really should be so
proud to have all of this in our community,��� Rothstein said. ���I really
appreciate that the community has
found this to be a worthwhile project.
And even if only one kid really gets
something out of it, well, that means it
was a success���
Photo credit: AFF/AFH ��� Basel/Amsterdam (
Anne Frank Fond - Basel / Anne Frank House
- Amsterdam)
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