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Review | A D.C. artist's glowing monuments to Black lives

Tsedaye Makonnen's sculptures combine stunning visual elements with a deep social message, honoring lives lost to violence and celebrating cultural heritage.

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.
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Want to talk to a dead loved one? Researcher is teaming with Google to study AI-powered generative ghosts

AI can be creatively used to commemorate loved ones after death, transforming grief into interactive experiences.
Exploring generative AI for digital afterlives may become a normalized practice within our lifetimes.

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.

Want to talk to a dead loved one? Researcher is teaming with Google to study AI-powered generative ghosts

AI can be creatively used to commemorate loved ones after death, transforming grief into interactive experiences.
Exploring generative AI for digital afterlives may become a normalized practice within our lifetimes.

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.
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Bulgaria's slow path to commemorating victims of communism DW 11/10/2024

Mihail Marinov aims to transform the Belene Island site into a memorial honoring victims of the communist regime, despite significant challenges.

Kristallnacht's legacy still haunts Hamburg even as the city rebuilds a former synagogue burned in the Nazi pogrom

The debate over rebuilding the Bornplatz Synagogue reflects Germany's complex relationship with its Jewish history and contemporary identity issues.
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Eighty years after thousands of Greek Jews were murdered, Thessaloniki's Holocaust museum is finally set to open

The Thessaloniki Holocaust museum represents a crucial acknowledgment of the city's Jewish community's historical trauma during the Nazi occupation.

Dutch row over which victims of Nazis get stumbling stone' plaques

The campaign seeks to commemorate Dutch political prisoners executed during the Holocaust amid bureaucratic obstacles.
Recognition of the broader Holocaust victim categories is still a contentious issue in memorial efforts.

Eighty years after thousands of Greek Jews were murdered, Thessaloniki's Holocaust museum is finally set to open

The Thessaloniki Holocaust museum represents a crucial acknowledgment of the city's Jewish community's historical trauma during the Nazi occupation.

Dutch row over which victims of Nazis get stumbling stone' plaques

The campaign seeks to commemorate Dutch political prisoners executed during the Holocaust amid bureaucratic obstacles.
Recognition of the broader Holocaust victim categories is still a contentious issue in memorial efforts.
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Designing for Death: The Bizarre Appeal of Aestheticizing the Afterlife

Design is integral to how we memorialize death, bridging emotional gaps and shaping cultural narratives around mortality.

Want to talk to a dead loved one? Researcher is teaming with Google to study AI-powered "generative ghosts"

AI can creatively help people commemorate deceased loved ones, blending technology with personal loss.

What to make for Dia de Muertos? A fall dish to be unwrapped like a gift

Día de Muertos emphasizes cooking and sharing favorite foods of loved ones, fostering connection with those who have passed.

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

The state's memorialization process for forced sterilizations has been criticized for lacking genuine community engagement and accountability to survivors.

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.

In New AIDS Activist Memoir, Keiko Lane Aims to Articulate the Inexpressible

Keiko Lane's memoir offers a unique perspective on growing up queer during the AIDS crisis, emphasizing trauma, identity, and activism.

Future SJSU mural to honor legacy of Filipino American farmworkers

The initiative at San Jose State University aims to memorialize Filipino American contributions through a mural, addressing historical underrepresentation.

Israel's Pathological Stasis

Witnessed grief expression in Tel Aviv without visible impact on politics.

Family of Christina Yuna Lee, NYC creative producer slaughtered in her Chinatown apartment ask for homeless shelter in her honor

Naming a homeless shelter in memory of a murdered individual can honor their legacy and raise awareness to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Exclusive | Grave hunters: Volunteers scour NYC cemeteries for unmarked NYPD cop graves

Two volunteers honor fallen NYPD officers by finding unmarked graves and fundraising for headstones.

Bruce Reynard Poinsette

The importance of memorializing a person's life through obituary information.

Macron: France and allies 'could have stopped' 1994 Rwanda genocide

France and its allies could have stopped the 1994 Rwanda genocide but lacked the will to do so.
President Macron acknowledges France's responsibility in the Rwandan genocide and takes steps towards reconciliation.

'A seminal moment.' Levine Cava unveils historical marker for Arthur McDuffie

Miami-Dade Mayor unveiled historical marker for Arthur McDuffie
Family members emotional at dedication ceremony for Arthur McDuffie

New Kobe Bryant statue a reminder of the star's everlasting influence on the Lakers

The Lakers have managed to keep the unveiling of Kobe Bryant's statue completely under wraps.
There is uncertainty about the image that will be immortalized on the statue, but the ceremony is expected to be sad.

The D-Day Battle France Chose to Forget. Until Now.

President Macron aims to commemorate lesser-known D-Day sites and honor both heroic and tragic aspects of the French resistance.

Where Do Those Painted White Ghost Bikes' Come From?

The article highlights the efforts of volunteers who create ghost bikes to remember cyclists who have died on New York City streets.

Anton van Dalen, who imaginatively chronicled life in Lower Manhattan, has died, aged 86

Anton van Dalen, a Dutch American artist known for memorializing New York's East Village, has passed away at 86.

Grab a Matchbook From Your Favorite Spot and Thank Me Later

Collecting matchbooks can serve as a way to memorialize cultural institutions and places that are no longer open.
from Advocate.com
7 months ago

New York City subway station to be renamed in honor of Stonewall

A bill unanimously passed to rename a NYC subway station after the Stonewall Riots, honoring LGBTQ+ civil rights movement and demanding justice.
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