Holocaust Memorial Day event in January
During the Second World War, it is estimated that 17 million “undesirables” were murdered by the Nazis which included many thousands of gay men and to a lesser extent gay women.
Brighton and Hove Holocaust Education Project have organised a memorial event for the afternoon of Tuesday, January 26 at the Old Court Room from 2.45-4pm.
During the Second World War, it is estimated that 17 million “undesirables” were murdered by the Nazis which included many thousands of gay men and to a lesser extent gay women.
Brighton and Hove’s memorial event aims to remember those who suffered discrimination, celebrate diversity and encourage acceptance within our own community.
The afternoon will include a presentation from the son of a Holocaust survivor followed by an open discussion of panel members including a representatives from Brighton’s Kurdish community, the Racial Harassment Forum and Jess Woods from Allsorts.
Everyone is welcome to the event and refreshments will be provided.
As part of the occasion, local school communities will be taking part in an art project to collect unwanted Lego bricks to represent the lives lost during the Holocaust.
To find out more about the project and/or donate any bricks, click here:
Event: Holocaust Memorial Day
Where: Old Court Room, 118 Church St, Brighton East Sussex BN1 1UD
When: Tuesday, January 26
Time: 2.45pm-4pm
Support independent LGBTQ+ journalism
Scene was founded in Brighton in 1993, at a time when news stories about Pride protests were considered radical. Since then, Scene has remained proudly independent, building a platform for queer voices. Every subscription helps us to report on the stories that matter to LGBTQ+ people across the UK and beyond.
Your support funds our journalists and contributes to Pride Community Foundation’s grant-making and policy work.
Subscribe today
Comments ()