Swastika displayed on historic Colorado building during Holocaust Remembrance Day prompts investigation
newsweek.com — January 28, 2025, 03:01 PM UTC
Denver police are investigating a Nazi swastika displayed in a window of the historic Austin Building on January 27, coinciding with International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The symbol was reported on January 23 and is being examined by the Bias-Motivated Crimes Unit. The Anti-Defamation League noted a rise in anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S., with over 10,000 recorded from October 2023 to September 2024. This incident occurred during a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Community members have expressed outrage, with protests outside the building. The ADL received multiple complaints about the display, highlighting ongoing concerns about hate symbols in public spaces.