Togetherness instead of exclusion – democracy needs us all

The Mark Twain Library invites you to a day of action against antisemitism, racism, and discrimination. Under the motto "Living Democracy – Strengthening Cohesion," it aims to set an example for tolerance, diversity, and respect.

On this day, the library opens its spaces for exchange, learning, and encounters. With lectures, readings, panel discussions, and creative offerings, it aims to stimulate reflection and encourage active commitment to an open and democratic society.

The goal is to promote social cohesion through knowledge, dialogue, and collective action and to make it clear that any form of exclusion has no place here. The library sees itself as a place of diversity where people are welcome regardless of their origin, religion, or lifestyle.

All interested parties are invited to take a strong stand for democracy and mutual respect on this day.



Program


• 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Art Library | Workshop "Translating Jewishness. A Workshop on Belonging, Linguistic Diversity, and Togetherness" with Jake Schneider (Jewish Museum)

• 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Event Room | Workshop "Introductory Course in Podcasting and Broadcasting" with the team from radio connection e.V.

• 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Art Library | Workshop "Peace Demonstration at Christmas Time" – Painting Activity with Christel Bachmann

• 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Foyer | "Disinfo Point": Interested parties can test their knowledge of media and their ability to deal with misinformation in an entirely analog way. Offered by the Berlin-Brandenburg Media Authority (mabb)

• 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Art Library | Reading with Peter Jordan from his book "No Beautiful Country: Papa's War, My Nazis, and German Culture"

All day: Audio coverage of the day of action by the intercultural radio station connection