Magda’s Story Featured in Documentary Series

The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center has produced two new 30-minute documentaries featuring Magda Brown and three other Chicagoland Survivors. The series, Stories of Survival, first premiered on Chicago’s WTTW and was televised nationally on public television stations in April 2020. The film was nominated for an Emmy and won first place at theContinue reading “Magda’s Story Featured in Documentary Series”

Magda Shares Story Via Facebook Live During Coronavirus Lockdown

Unfortunately, Magda’s upcoming trips and speeches had to be canceled due to the coronavirus crisis — but of course, that won’t stop Magda from sharing her story. Magda recently went live on Facebook with the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center to share her story and answer viewers’ questions from home. Watch the video below. InterestedContinue reading “Magda Shares Story Via Facebook Live During Coronavirus Lockdown”

Sharing Magda’s Holocaust Story With Younger Generations

Magda Brown frequently spoke with students of all ages who were conducting interviews and research for school projects. Below is an example — an interview between Cedric, an eighth grade student from Wisconsin, and Magda. 1. How would you think that the Holocaust or the Auschwitz camp impacted the world?I think that it shocked theContinue reading “Sharing Magda’s Holocaust Story With Younger Generations”