Chhange to Present “Actions and Reactions: Why Stand Up to Hate?” with Detective David D’Amico on October 10

The Center for Holocaust, Human Rights & Genocide Education (Chhange) at Brookdale Community College welcomes the public to a special presentation, “Actions and Reactions: Why Stand Up to Hate?,” on Tuesday, October 10 at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is Detective David D’Amico, Chief Investigator of Internal Affairs for the Middlesex County Department of Corrections & Youth Services.

In light of the events in Charlottesville, Virginia this past summer, Chhange is exploring how incidents of hate speech and violence impact children, families, and communities. “Actions and Reactions: Why Stand Up to Hate?” will spur conversations about those who have encountered hate crimes and how people can take action as heroes, leaders, and role models against bias and violence.

For more than 13 years, Detective D’Amico worked in the Bias Crimes Division of the Office of the Monmouth County Prosecutor. He is a certified trainer in Bias Crimes Investigations, Cultural Diversity, and Sensitivity Training.

“Actions and Reactions: Why Stand Up to Hate?” with Detective D’Amico will take place on Tuesday, October 10 from 7-9 p.m. at Brookdale Community College in the Warner Student Life Center, Navesink III. Admission is free for Chhange members and Brookdale Community College students and $10 for the general public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. To register for the program, please visit: https://www.chhange.org/exhibits-events/events/actions-and-reactions

Founded in 1979, Chhange is a non-profit organization with the mission to educate about the Holocaust, human rights, and genocide, promote the elimination of racism, antisemitism, and all forms of prejudice, and develop creative programs regarding these crucial human issues.

Chhange offers 50-75 programs a year to more than 25,000 students, educators, and community members from varied socio-economic, racial, and ethnic groups within Monmouth County, throughout New Jersey, and beyond. The non-profit is committed to educate, inspire, and empower people to address human rights issues and become active, involved citizens.

Chhange memberships start at $35 for an individual and $60 for a family. For additional details, please visit Chhange’s new website - www.chhange.org - or call 732-224-1889.