Carla Peperzak, Spokane’s own Holocaust survivor, educator, and human rights advocate, to speak to our community and meet with youth and young adults as part of a special intergenerational conversation on courage, resilience, and the power of standing up for what is right.
This gathering aims to uplift Carla’s incredible story and offer local youth an opportunity to connect with living history—to reflect on their own capacity to create change, even in the face of injustice.
In a time when global conflict, historical erasure, and social division continue to impact our youth, it is critical that we elevate real stories of resistance, humanity, and moral courage. Carla Peperzak’s story is not only history—it’s a call to conscience for generations to come.
Her voice is one that can bridge Spokane’s past with its present and future. By sharing space with our youth, she helps anchor the importance of speaking up, standing strong, and choosing compassion over silence.