Holocaust Memorial Day: A Reflection on Loss, Injustice, and the Fight for Love

 Holocaust Memorial Day: A Reflection on Loss, Injustice, and the Fight for Love

Today, we honor Holocaust Memorial Day—a time to remember the unimaginable suffering of the past and reflect on the injustices that still plague our world.

As a young girl, I read Anne Frank’s diary, and her words left an indelible mark on me. Her courage, her hope, and her humanity shone through even in the darkest times. It broke my heart, yet it also ignited something in me—a need to stand against hate and oppression. Today, though, it feels like people have become numb to suffering. Perhaps the isolation of COVID-19 did that, or maybe it’s the overwhelming nature of constant tragedies in the world.

But we must remember: we have a choice. If we want a future for our children, the choice is yours. Choose love.

Love is all we need.

The Beatles sang it. Bob Marley lived it. David Bowie, the Eurythmics, and countless other artists have carried this message through their music and art. Art has the power to break through the numbness, to touch hearts, to heal wounds, and to inspire action.

Now is the time to fight back—with art, with love, and with courage.

#FightBackWithArt

#WarriorUpWithArt

In the face of hate, we must create. In the face of oppression, we must rise. In the face of apathy, we must inspire. Art is a weapon of truth and love, and through it, we can build a world where such horrors are not repeated.

Today, as we honor the victims and survivors of the Holocaust, let us also commit to action. Choose love. Choose art. Choose to make a difference.