Holocaust Memorial Day falls on 27th January every year, marking the anniversary of the liberation of the infamous Nazi concentration and death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, in 1945. Across the UK and the world, people came together to remember the horrors of the past.
To commemorate the 75th Holocaust Memorial Day, Dudley College’s Student Union, alongside a dedicated group of volunteers, organized a profoundly heart-stirring memorial on their Broadway campus. This event served as a poignant tribute to the individuals, families, and generations who suffered during and in the aftermath of the Holocaust. Drawing participants from across the Dudley borough, students and community members united to reflect on the past and work towards a compassionate future.
Attendees of the event also had the privilege of hearing the first-hand testimony of Steven Frank BEM, a survivor of the Theresienstadt ghetto. Frank recounted his experiences so that the world may never forget the harrowing human tragedy of the Holocaust and prevent such atrocities from occurring again.
‘Fragility of Freedom’ was this year’s commemoration theme, emphasizing how easily fundamental human rights and freedoms can be trampled in the face of hatred and prejudice. The Holocaust serves as a stark reminder that the fabric of liberty can unravel if not safeguarded and highlights how vigilance, education, and collective action can protect the future of our rights and freedoms.
Commenting Mike Wood said:
Holocaust Memorial Day is an important opportunity for people of Dudley South to reflect on the darkest times in our history.
I pledge to remember the six million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered in the Holocaust and speak out against all forms of antisemitism."
