The Los Angeles City Council approved a resolution authored by Councilmen Paul Koretz, 5th District, and Bob Blumenfield, 3rd District, declaring May 12 as Anne Frank Day in Los Angeles. May 12 was Frank’s father’s birthday.

Frank was a Jewish girl whose diary during World War II documented her life from 1942-44 while hiding with her family from the Nazis. The “Diary of a Young Girl,” also known as “The Diary of Anne Frank,” has become one of the most widely read books in the world. Millions of people are inspired by Frank’s words in advocating for positive change, raising awareness about the dangers of prejudice and discrimination, and the importance of speaking up against injustices, the councilmen said.

“As a son of a Holocaust survivor, it has been lifelong mission to never forget the atrocities World War II,” Koretz said. “Anne’s story is still relevant today in combating hateful rhetoric spewed in this current climate that seeks to dehumanize anyone perceived as the ‘other.’ We must continue to educate future generations so that we continue to remember and reflect, and if they see acts of unfairness and injustice, they don’t remain silent and act.”

“Thank you to Councilmembers Koretz and Blumenfield for continuing to advocate for Holocaust education,” said Beth Kean, CEO of Holocaust Museum L.A. “By teaching the critical lessons from the past and their continued relevance today, we empower the next generation to recognize and confront antisemitism, racism and hatred.”