Florida House Minority Leader Honors Holocaust Victims

Fentrice Driskell reads names of children killed in the genocide.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:23pm

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A cinematic painting of a solitary political figure standing at a podium in a dimly lit government building, the scene bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, capturing the somber mood of the Holocaust remembrance ceremony.Florida's House Minority Leader honors the memory of Holocaust victims through a solemn public reading.Today in Tampa

Florida House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell was among those who read the names of children killed in the Holocaust during a ceremony honoring Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Why it matters

Commemorating the Holocaust and educating the public about the genocide is an important way to honor the victims and prevent such atrocities from happening again. As a prominent political leader, Driskell's participation helps raise awareness and keep the memory of the Holocaust alive.

The details

Driskell, a Democrat representing parts of Hillsborough County, read the names of some of the 1.5 million children murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust. The ceremony was held to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day, an annual international day of commemoration to honor the victims of the Nazi genocide.

  • The ceremony took place on April 14, 2026, which was Holocaust Remembrance Day.

The players

Fentrice Driskell

The Democratic minority leader of the Florida House of Representatives, representing parts of Hillsborough County.

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What they’re saying

“It is our solemn duty to remember the victims of the Holocaust and to educate future generations about this genocide, so that we can work to prevent such atrocities from ever happening again.”

— Fentrice Driskell, Florida House Minority Leader

The takeaway

By having a prominent political leader like Fentrice Driskell participate in the Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony, it helps keep the memory of the genocide alive and reinforces the importance of educating the public about this tragic chapter in history.