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USC Shoah Foundation founder Steven Spielberg discusses Institute’s expanded mission in NYT interview

Tue, 12/18/2018 - 3:24pm
In the article, Spielberg tours the Institute’s new global headquarters and explains its expanded mission to use testimony from genocide survivors to counteract a rising tide of hate.

Nearly 10,000 students see ‘Schindler’s List’ in free educational screenings

Wed, 12/05/2018 - 1:48pm

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Steven Spielberg, founder of USC Shoah Foundation and director and co-producer of the film, says there has never been a more important time for students to see the historical period drama. “Hate is less parenthetical today, and it’s more a headline," he told Lester Holt of NBC Nightly News in an interview about the rerelease.

Steven Spielberg discusses lessons he hopes students will take away from rerelease of ‘Schindler’s List’

Fri, 11/30/2018 - 4:09pm
In a webinar interview, the film’s director and the Institute’s founder says he believes that 25 years after the release of 'Schindler's List,' the film is more important than ever. “Especially for the young people today, who face a country and a world where democracy is threatened.”

Holocaust Survivor Ed Mosberg Visits Institute and Screens New Documentary “Destination Unknown”

Tue, 09/19/2017 - 5:00pm
Holocaust survivor Edward Mosberg made his first trip to USC Shoah Foundation last week to learn about the Institute’s work, screen the new documentary in which he is featured, and make a special donation to Institute founder Steven Spielberg.

Video from the 2016 Ambassadors for Humanity gala

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington was the special guest at the 2016 Ambassadors for Humanity gala honoring Mellody Hobson and George Lucas.

  • Kerry Washington

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    Kerry Washington was the special guest at the 2016 Ambassadors for Humanity gala honoring Mellody Hobson and George Lucas.

  • USC President C. L. Max Nikias

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    USC President C. L. Max Nikias speaking at the 2016 Ambassadors for Humanity gala honoring Mellody Hobson and George Lucas.

  • USC Shoah Foundation Executive Director Sephen Smith

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    USC Shoah Foundation executive director Stephen Smith speaking at the 2016 Ambassadors for Humanity gala honoring Mellody Hobson and George Lucas. Also speaking are Holocaust survivor Pinchas Gutter and Chicago-area students Lynette Lucero and Joshua Stone who both participate in After School Matters

  • Steven Spielberg

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    Steven Spielberg, founder of USC Shoah Foundation, introducing the 2016 Ambassador for Humanity award honorees Mellody Hobson and George Lucas.

  • George Lucas

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    George Lucas accepting his Ambassador for Humanity award at the 2016 gala held in Los Angeles.

  • Mellody Hobson's Acceptance Speech

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    Mellody Hobson's acceptance speech at the 2016 Ambassadors for Humanity gala, held in Los Angeles on December 8, 2016.

2016 Ambassadors for Humanity Gala to Honor Mellody Hobson and George Lucas

Thu, 11/03/2016 - 5:00pm
Mellody and George will be honored for their steadfast commitment to dynamic and innovative humanitarian efforts, and their longtime support of USC Shoah Foundation. Harrison Ford will be one of the evening's special guests.

"Auschwitz” Documentary to Screen at Tribeca Film Festival

Tue, 03/15/2016 - 5:00pm
The film originally premiered at Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum on January 27, 2015, the commemoration ceremony for the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the camp.

Detroit Students Share Experiences with Testimony at Ambassadors for Humanity Gala

Thu, 09/17/2015 - 5:00pm
While guests of the 2015 Ambassadors for Humanity Gala on Sept. 10 trickled into the Henry Ford Museum and enjoyed a cocktail reception before dinner began, a small group of high school students was hard at work.

Ambassadors for Humanity Gala Honors Bill Ford

Mon, 09/14/2015 - 11:44am
It was Ford Motor Company Executive Director William Clay Ford Jr.’s commitment to education and his devotion to the Detroit community that prompted USC Shoah Foundation to honor him with this year’s Ambassador for Humanity Award.

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