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flag Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman awarded MBE for Holocaust education and anti-antisemitism work through art and storytelling.

flag Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman received an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for her Holocaust education and anti-antisemitism work, emphasizing art and storytelling—like her production of *The Merchant of Venice 1936*—as more effective than cultural boycotts in combating hate. flag Speaking after her investiture at Windsor Castle, she cited her family’s history of surviving pogroms and immigrating to Britain as central to her mission. flag She expressed concern over rising antisemitic incidents, referencing threats faced by herself and public figures like Matt Lucas and Rachel Riley, who also received honors. flag Oberman praised the King’s personal interest in her efforts and called the ceremony a deeply meaningful family moment, reaffirming her belief in the arts and sports as vital tools for fostering empathy and societal change.

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