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History
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Between 'The Drive to Forget and the Obligation to Remember'

Argentina's history post-junta involved a difficult balance between pursuing justice for past crimes and fears of political instability.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Government to announce Magdalene laundry memorial centre today

The new interpretive centre will be on the site of an old Magdalene laundry, illuminating the harsh realities faced by women who were unjustly incarcerated for societal norms.
UK news
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

UMWELT and Plan Comun to Transform Partially Demolished Housing Block Into a Museum in Villa San Luis, Chile

Villa San Luis is transitioning from a housing project to a memorial site, reflecting its complex history and significance in Santiago.
#george-floyd
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

What should happen to George Floyd Square? The community is divided

Activists continue to gather at George Floyd Square five years after his murder, maintaining community support and resistance against systemic violence.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

5 Years After George Floyd's Death, Minneapolis Debates His Memorial Site

George Floyd Square symbolizes a national reckoning over police misconduct and racism, with ongoing debates about its future.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

What should happen to George Floyd Square? The community is divided

Activists continue to gather at George Floyd Square five years after his murder, maintaining community support and resistance against systemic violence.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

5 Years After George Floyd's Death, Minneapolis Debates His Memorial Site

George Floyd Square symbolizes a national reckoning over police misconduct and racism, with ongoing debates about its future.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Snapp Shots: Oakland hills gathering to honor WWII's 442nd combat team

These men had fought the best of Hitler's army and won but at a terrible price. They were known as the Purple Heart Battalion for good reason.
East Bay (California)
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Video. New tartan commemorates women accused under Scotland's witchcraft laws

The Witches Tartan honors victims of the Scottish witch trials, highlighting ongoing calls for justice and recognition.
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

How Casualty Counters Measure Deaths in Gaza | The Walrus

“When someone recounts the family members they have lost, they aren't necessarily trying to create a formal record. It's a basic act of memorialization.”
US news
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Closing the circles of pain': Franco victims finally come home as 50th anniversary of dictator's death looms

Juan Chueca Sagarra was buried for the third time, symbolizing the enduring quest for recognition of victims of the Spanish Civil War.
#holocaust
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Writing

No one but Jews lost their apartments': how homes taken by Nazis in wartime Paris were never given back

The Malowanczyk family's story reflects the struggles of many Jews in post-war Paris who were denied the right to their homes.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

No one but Jews lost their apartments': how homes taken by Nazis in wartime Paris were never given back

The Malowanczyk family's story reflects the struggles of many Jews in post-war Paris who were denied the right to their homes.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Dear Abby: Can I set rules about what can be left at the gravesite?

It is acceptable to establish personal preferences for cemetery visits and decorations at a loved one’s grave, especially after a tragic loss.
fromArchDaily
5 months ago

Redefining Contemporary Rituals: Architectural Approaches in 17 Crematorium Projects

Cremation and innovative memorial designs are reshaping architectural practices related to death.
New cremation methods reflect changing societal attitudes towards death.
Architectural design is key in addressing the rituals surrounding death.
Miscellaneous
fromPoynter
6 months ago

Jan. 6 and a tale of two elections - Poynter

The Jan. 6 insurrection revealed both the fragility of democracy and the necessity for remembrance to ensure it endures.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Asking Eric: What should I do about the headstone that has my name on it?

Consider listing both spouses on plaques to honor both marriages.
It's important to memorialize both relationships for family heritage.
Headstones serve as a meaningful place for remembrance and reflection.
fromKqed
1 year ago

Forced Sterilization Survivors Undertake Own Healing After Feeling 'Silenced Again' by State | KQED

"The memorialization process echoes what we saw across the whole program, which was a following of the letter of the law and not the spirit of the law," said Jennifer James, an associate professor of sociology at UCSF and member of CCWP.
Healthcare
fromABC7 San Francisco
9 months ago

A year later, Israeli survivors reflect on the lingering toll of October 7

Survivors of the Israel-Hamas war, like Lilach Almog, continue to face profound trauma and reminders of the violence in their daily lives.
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