The Michigan Coalition Against Genocide (MICAG) was founded by the late Rene Lichtman, a Holocaust survivor, together with Nakba survivors, members of the Palestinian diaspora, relatives of Holocaust victims, and allies from diverse communities and organizations. We are united by a shared commitment to justice and do no align with any political party.

Rene was often a featured speaker at the Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills, MI, where much of his work focused on "the lost children of the Holocaust". When he began speaking out against Israel's assault and genocide against Palestinians, he was quickly made unwelcome there. Rene’s commitment did not waiver as he continued to speak with honesty and courage.

Our voices will continue to rise to ensure that history lessons are never forgotten and never repeated. The Zekelman Holocaust Center presents itself as a source of education on preventing hate and discrimination, yet it remains silent about ongoing atrocities. The oppression and genocide committed by the Nazis against the Jewish people must NEVER be repeated against others.The Holocaust Center has a responsibility to teach the truth about the current genocide in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as the history of the Nakba and that never again means never again for anyone.

From this strand grew a broader movement – one committed to education, presence, and action wherever injustice persists.