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The Upstander Ripple EffectAuthor: The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center
The Upstander Ripple Effect is a podcast featuring stories of how one act of standing up for justice can have an infinite impact. Its where stories of courage and resilience during the Holocaustone of the darkest chapters in human history come alive to inspire a new generation of upstanders today. Come for a dose of motivation to activate your own unique character strengths to become an upstander right now, and stay for a fresh look at todays headlines that will leave you feeling hopeful and empowered to start your own ripples of positive change. The Upstander Ripple Effect the first podcast from the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center. Language: en-us Genres: Science, Social Sciences Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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We are interconnected - Marking both MLK Day and Holocaust Remembrance Day
Episode 5
Friday, 30 January, 2026
“It is an interesting time to think about how these two days are established to remember and honor separate histories, but in so many ways, separate histories that are so interconnected, that have so many shared themes and shared lessons.” - Kevin Aldridge, co-hostIn this episode, Jackie Congedo and Kevin Aldridge sit down with historian and civic leader Dan Hurley to talk about interconnectedness—between people, histories, and movements we’re often taught to see as separate. Recorded between MLK Day and International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the episode explores how the fight against Nazi racial ideology abroad and the struggle for civil rights at home are deeply linked. Dan shares his father’s remarkable World War II story: serving as a white officer in an all-Black Army unit that helped liberate Dachau, witnessing the extreme results of the Nazis’ racism and hate. But he also realized his troops were fighting racism at home. This episode challenges listeners to stretch their perspective, step into discomfort, and see how real change has always come from connection, courage, and action—not just good intentions. This episode is part of the Cynthia & Harold Guttman Center for Storytelling. Subscribe here https://www.youtube.com/@holocaustandhumanity Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/CincyHHC/ https://www.instagram.com/holocaustandhumanity/ https://www.tiktok.com/@holocaustandhumanity Episode Resources Hear more about Dan Hurley’s experiences writing his book https://youtu.be/h7SGU1Tlazg Buy the book Crossing Borders, Expanding Boundaries In person at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Rookwood Commons, Cincinnati Or online at Amazon https://a.co/d/2FRQVWo Visit the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center in person in historic Union Terminal or online at https://www.holocaustandhumanity.org/ Get tickets for the landmark exhibition Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. At Cincinnati Museum Center until April, 2026 https://www.holocaustandhumanity.org/auschwitz-not-long-ago-not-far-away/ How the Nazis were influenced by U.S. Jim Crow laws https://www.holocaustandhumanity.org/digital-program/nuremberg-laws-how-the-nazis-were-influenced-by-u-s-jim-crow-laws/ Double V campaign during WWII https://www.nps.gov/people/james-gratz-thompson-originator-of-the-double-v-campaign.htm Medgar Evers’ recognition for his service in WWII, in a quartermaster unit like Irwin Hurley led https://news.va.gov/109033/veteranoftheday-army-medgar-evers/ Articles related to this episode https://lamag.com/guest-column/cycling-through-history-on-international-holocaust-remembrance-day/ https://saportareport.com/bernice-king-mlks-work-essential-as-humanity-is-under-siege/columnists/adrianne-murchison/ https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/bernice-king-why-dr-king-233522155.html https://atlantadailyworld.com/2026/01/10/king-holdiay-2026-mission-possible-2-building-community-uniting-a-nation-the-nonviolent-way/ https://communityjournal.net/op-ed-by-ben-jealous-we-must-finish-the-work-dr-king-died-doing/ https://www.expressnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/january-mlk-jr-remembrance-21291279.phpSend a text
