The Marietta History Center is set to host a special event that promises to deeply resonate with attendees through its exploration of historical atrocities and racial injustices. On September 25, "Witness to the Holocaust," a traveling exhibit, will be showcased alongside a lecture from M. Alexis Scott, a figure rooted in the legacy of African American journalism and historical documentation. According to Marietta City's official announcement, the doors will open for refreshments at 5:30 PM, followed by the lecture at 6:00 PM.
"Witness to the Holocaust" offers a photographic journey into the past, through the eyes of William Alexander "W.A." Scott III, capturing the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp. The exhibit, presented by the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, seeks to draw critical parallels between the racial oppression machinery of Jim Crow Laws in the United States and the Nuremberg Race Laws of Nazi-controlled Europe. Attendees are encouraged not only to bear witness but also to understand the intersecting histories of prejudices and are thereby guided to reflect upon themselves, as mentioned on the city's official website.
M. Alexis Scott brings to the lecture her insights as both the progeny of W.A. Scott III and as a steward of African American narrative through media. Her tenure as publisher of the Atlanta Daily World, founded by her grandfather, positions her uniquely to discuss the interconnectedness of historical racial struggles. As per the event details released by the History Center, Scott's experiences and perspectives are poised to augment the exhibit with personal and societal reflections.
Those interested in this poignant event should act quickly to secure their spot. Admission is $10 for general attendees and $5 for museum members. Tickets and more information are available on the official Marietta History Center website. For group visits or media inquiries, contact Museum Director Amy Reed at [email protected] or 770-794-5710.
