{"id":2982,"date":"2026-06-18T14:25:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T18:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/centers\/?page_id=2982"},"modified":"2026-06-22T09:30:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T13:30:07","slug":"the-circle-of-humanity-monuments-for-unity-and-remembrance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/centers\/the-circle-of-humanity-monuments-for-unity-and-remembrance\/","title":{"rendered":"The Circle of Humanity: Monuments for Unity and Remembrance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Queens University of Charlotte is proud to serve as the leader and convener of this vital educational and community initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Circle of Humanity: Monuments for Unity and Remembrance is a collaborative project of the Charlotte community that brings together two powerful symbols of human resilience and justice\u2014the existing Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and a proposed new Holocaust Memorial. Together, these monuments will form a unified space dedicated to remembrance, education, and the pursuit of human dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in Marshall Park, the MLK Memorial Statue will remain in its current place, with the new Holocaust Memorial planned nearby, and a new urban plaza reflecting the woven histories to hold the two. The Circle of Humanity will honor the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the victims of the Holocaust, inspiring visitors to reflect on the past, learn from it, and commit to unity, justice, equity, and human rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a living tribute to the strength of the human spirit, the site will feature informational kiosks that connect the histories of the Holocaust and the Civil Rights Movement. Through these stories, the Circle will foster understanding, promote inclusivity, and encourage a shared commitment to a future where every person is treated with dignity and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We are continuing to receive community feedback on the urban design and are entering the phase of fundraising. The following are recordings of sessions held and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n