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Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days 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.
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fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

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

The Witches Tartan celebrates the memory of over 2,500 people executed during the Scottish witch trials, recognizing their suffering and the ongoing quest for justice.
Women in technology
US news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

How Casualty Counters Measure Deaths in Gaza | The Walrus

The article highlights the tragic personal accounts of loss amidst the war in Gaza, emphasizing the significance of naming victims in casualty reporting.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 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
3 months ago

Redefining Contemporary Rituals: Architectural Approaches in 17 Crematorium Projects

The evolving practices regarding death rituals have led to innovative architectural designs that consider both emotional experiences and environmental impact in crematoria.
Design
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
Miscellaneous
fromPoynter
4 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
5 months ago

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

It’s a gift to those who will survive you that you're thinking through this now. Perhaps the easiest option is for you and your wife to have your plaques list both spouses.
East Bay (California)
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
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 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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