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Tolerancenter
While much of the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, California is concerned with travesties and horrors that have befallen ethnic groups throughout history, the Tolerancenter is more concerned with the specter of racism in today’s society. Whether is it the everyday racism in the American business world, the prejudices and hate that taint the schools, or the modern day crises that affect countries around the world, the Tolerancenter aims to shed light on the problems and get visitors to think about their role in the solution.
The exhibits the Tolerancenter uses to illuminate these concerns include The Point of View Diner, a room decked out to resemble a 1950s diner, complete with red booths and jukeboxes. Technology is used to convey a message of personal responsibility as it relates to such topics as hate speech and even drunk driving. These exhibits are interactive, and use your personal opinions to make your thoughts and feelings a part of the experience.
Step back in time with the Millennium Machine, an interactive exhibit related to problems of race and human rights issues around the world. Terrorism is touched on, as well as the exploitation of weaker races, women, and children in third world countries. Visitors are encouraged to discuss what they’ve seen and think about ways to stop the terrible oppression and violence against minorities.
Finally, the Tolerancenter shows a video about the American civil rights era called “Ain’t You Gotta Right?” filled with footage from that time and interviews with the people who lived through it.
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