Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence

Title

Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence

Coverage

Washington DC

Description

This collection includes documentation by Nadine Seiler and Aliza Leventhal on and around the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence in Washington D.C. This fence served as a site of protest from the summer of 2020 through January 2021.

Collection Items

Protest signs and artwork on the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence, Date: 09 June 2020
Protest signs and posters on the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence, located on the north side of Lafayette Park in Washington D.C.

In these images, some signs focus on text and were created using marker on white or neon posterboard or cardboard.…

God Isn't Playing
Protest signs and art on the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence. This includes text written or painted on cardboard or paper, reading "Black & Proud," and "Say Her Name Black Lives." There is a large panel combining text with an image of seven Black…

BLM Memorial Fence with protest signs
The Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence with protest signs and art. A large banner reading Black Lives Matter in block letters dominates the area that would normally afford an unobstructed view of the White House. There is a yellow wreath situated on…

Black House Autonomous Zone
This representation of the Black House Autonomous Zone consists of houses placed in a large circle. The houses appear to be made of stone.

Sashay Away
Sashay Away (Indictment Day Jan 21)

On the temporary chain metal fence surrounding Lafayette Park in front of the White House in Washington, DC. November 20th, two weeks from the Saturday Joe Biden was declared winner of the 2020 election.

Bye Loser
Bye Loser sign with distinctive hair over the "o," referencing Donald Trump.

On the temporary chain metal fence surrounding Lafayette Park in front of the White House in Washington, DC. November 20th, two weeks from the Saturday Joe Biden was…

A recount just means Trump lost twice
A sign reading "A recount just means Trump lost twice"

On the temporary chain metal fence surrounding Lafayette Park in front of the White House in Washington, DC. November 20th, two weeks from the Saturday Joe Biden was declared winner of the…

"A Black Woman Did It First" #RespectMeBitch
A sign reading "A Black Women Did It First" located on the temporary chain metal fence surrounding Lafayette Park in front of the White House in Washington, DC. November 20th, two weeks from the Saturday Joe Biden was declared winner of the 2020…

Various protest signs on the temporary walkway near the White House
Handmade posters cover the inside of the temporary, wooden walkway along H Street, NW in front of Lafayette Park and the White House in Washington, DC.

Messages read "Racism is a pandemic too," and "Can't trust a kneeling cop either," and more.…

No Murder
A black sign reads "No Justice No Peace No Murder." The "N" is in red, yellow, and green.
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