Promote Holodomor Curriculum in New York State Education System

As part of the U.S. Committee for Ukrainian Holodomor-Genocide Awareness of 1932-1933 (formerly - National Committee to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Genocide of 1932-1933), the New York State Educators for the Study of the Ukrainian Holodomor have been working to amend the New York State education law to include the study of the Ukrainian Holodomor in the New York State social studies curriculum.  Currently, two bills have been introduced by Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins (S.2256) and Assemblyman Mike Spano (A.6690), respectively, in the New York legislature.  These bills would require the study of the Ukrainian Holodomor in New York State public schools. 

The Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS) urges the Ukrainian American community in New York State to contact your elected officials in the NY State Senate and Assembly and encourage them to co-sponsor the abovementioned bills.  For your convenience, below please find a sample letter to your New York State legislator. You may find your legislator by logging onto the following websites:  http://www.assembly.state.ny.us or http://www.senate.state.ny.us.  Should you require additional information, please contact the UNIS office at (202) 547-0018 or via e-mail at unis@ucca.org.  Please monitor this and other projects of the U.S. Committee for Ukrainian Holodomor-Genocide Awareness of 1932-1933 at http://www.ukrainegenocide.org. 

 

SAMPLE LETTER
 
 
The Honorable (Name)
New York State (Senate/Assembly)
Albany, NY
 
Dear Senator/Assemblyman (Name):
 
I am writing to request your co-sponsorship and support of Bill (S.3356/A.6690). This bill would mandate the inclusion of the Holodomor – the Ukrainian Famine Genocide of 1932-1933, into the social studies curriculum of New York State.  In 1932-1933 Stalin attempted to exterminate the independently-minded Ukrainian nation by closing the borders of Ukraine and seizing all food.  As a result, 7-10 million people, including three million children, were deliberately starved to death. 

As a member of the large Ukrainian community within New York State, I am very interested in seeing this bill pass in the New York State legislature.  In fact, many New Yorkers wonder why a genocide of this magnitude is not being taught in our school system. Passing this bill would go a long way in amending the inequity.
 
Once again, I urge you to make every effort to facilitate the passing of Bill (S.3356/A.6690). As a champion of democracy, the United States must bring to light the crimes of totalitarianism as part of its struggle to end oppression in all corners of the world.

UKRAINIAN GENOCIDE MEMORIAL GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY!

Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 11am

with the participation of the First Lady of Ukraine, Kateryna Yushchenko; and, Hierarchy of Ukrainian Catholic and Orthodox Churches

Invited guests include Members of Congress; U.S. Administration officials; and, local and federal agencies

COME ONE, COME ALL!
LET'S MAKE OURSELVES SEEN AND HEARD IN WASHINGTON, DC!

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New York City Commemoration - November 15, 2008

In Memory of the Millions of Ukrainians Murdered by Starvation during the Holodomor of 1932-1933 the UCCA New York Branch is urging the Ukrainian American community to participate in our FOOD DRIVE to feed the hungry of New York City, which will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2008, from 9AM until 1PM at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza located at 47th Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenues), NYC. A Photo Exhibit Depicting the Holodomor will also be on display at Dag Hammerskjold Plaza during the Food Drive. At 1:00PM participants will embark on a solemn walk from 47th Street to St. Patrick's Cathedral (5th Avenue, between 50th and 51st Streets) to participate in the 2:00PM National Observance to Commemorate Ukraine's Genocide of 1932-1933.

 

 

 

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Watch the Voice of America's coverage of NYC Walk Against Genocide, just click

http://youtube.com/watch?v=KBqnvVGXp4s

Ukraine's President, Viktor Yushchenko shows support for UCCA's initiative by wearing Genocide Wristband

http://tabloid.pravda.com.ua/focus/482d91ef20fdb/

SUPPORT THE CAUSE!

PURCHASE YOUR REMEMBRANCE WRISTBAND TO HONOR THE 10 MILLION INNOCENT VICTIMS OF THE UKRAINIAN GENOCIDE OF 1932-1933

 

INTERNATIONAL HOLODOMOR TORCH RELAY

The International Holodomor Remembrance Flame (Ukrainian Genocide Torch Relay), lit by Ukraine's President, Viktor Yushchenko, left Ukraine last month on a worldwide tour. It will travel through 33 countries, including the United States, before reaching Ukraine in November 2008 to be part of the official state commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Ukraine's Genocide of 1932-1933. The Torch will arrive in the United States on May 4th and travel to over 20 cities. For more information about the Torch Relay schedule, please view our calendar page.