The Equity & Justice Institute

Lecture Series

The Equity & Justice Distinguished Lecture Series is a key feature of the Equity & Justice Institute.

The series helps stimulate dialogue among students, educators and community leaders committed to tackling the problems of racism, poverty, war, environmental degradation, educational inequities, religious persecution, genocide and other forms of injustice. Every year, we feature a guest speaker or film screening that specifically enhances our existing curriculum on the Holocaust and other forms of genocide and/or religious oppression.

The theme of the 2025-26 lecture series is Earth, Equity and Action. This series explores the intersections of science, justice and innovation to build a sustainable and equitable future. Each event will feature leading voices from science, activism, design and community organizing, offering bold ideas and tangible solutions for addressing the climate crisis through an equity lens.

These events are free and open to the public. If you are not a member of the Crossroads community and you would like to be notified of upcoming Lecture Series events, please click here.

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“UnBroken” Screening and Q&A with Director Beth Lane
Please join us for a special screening of “UnBroken,” a powerful documentary that tells the miraculous true story of the Weber siblings—seven Jewish children who survived Nazi Germany against all odds. After their mother was taken to Auschwitz and murdered, the siblings, ages six to 18, relied on their courage, each other and the kindness of strangers to escape capture and survive two harrowing years alone in war-torn Germany. Filmmaker Beth Lane, daughter of the youngest sibling, retraces their journey across Europe in a deeply personal quest to uncover hidden truths and preserve her family’s legacy. “UnBroken” is a story of resilience, memory and hope—illuminating the extraordinary strength of those who chose compassion over complicity during one of history’s darkest chapters.

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Beth Lane's Bio
@unbrokenthefilm
@bethlanefilm
DETAILS
Thursday, Jan. 29
6-8:30 p.m.
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences
Roth Hall—21st Street Campus
1714 21st St., Santa Monica CA, 90404
This event is free and open to the public.
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Lecture Series

Event Recordings

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Art & Activism in the LGBTQ+ Community

On May 11, 2023, the Crossroads School Equity & Justice Institute hosted a moderated talk with a diverse panel of LGBTQ+ activists, advocates and artists who discussed the role of art, spectacle and creative expression in the movement for LGBTQ+ rights.

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Elizabeth Ito

On April 17, 2023, the Crossroads School Equity & Justice Institute welcomed writer and director Elizabeth Ito to campus to discuss the inspiration behind her Peabody-Award winning children’s animated Netflix series, “City of Ghosts.” The show celebrates Los Angeles’ diverse neighborhoods while exploring subjects including language, Indigenous cultures, gentrification, tradition and family.

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