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A Black soldier sits in the center of this mural behind a grey wash, his gaze penetrating the viewer. He wears a camo helmet with text saying, “war is hell.” The mural is split into two different times, 1970 (on the left) and 2020 (on the right). Red…

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Large, block, capital letters saying “Power to the People” dominate this mural. The letters of the word “people” also serve as a platform for four multi-racial figures to stand on, holding their right fist up in solidarity. The figures are wearing…

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Three wise monkeys embodying the Japanese proverbial principle “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” are front and center in this mural. Each monkey expresses a single principle using an action as well as accompanying text. The monkeys are…

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A large black and grey portrait of George Floyd is created using two joining flat surfaces. The black and white portrait is surrounded by a multicolored, mixed media background. The portrait is topped with a black crown adorned with gold lettering…

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A candle memorial with pillows, a poster, markers, flowers, and images of Tamir Rice. Above the memorial is a cardboard sign reading "Happy Birthday Tamir Rice" in flowing script. Around the memorial are other signs such as "Defund and Divest" and…

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Graffiti on a New York public kiosk map. Includes "FTP," "Fuck NYPD," and "No More Pigs." Stickers include "Karen Sucks," "We Need Your Story," and "Defund The Police."

These were part of a month-long protest encampment at New York City's City…

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Graffiti on a police box and signs on a fence. Includes "Pig Pen," a badge-shaped sticker with an insignia and "Fuck 12 City of New York." The sign has "Solidarity Vibes 4 y'all! South Gate Defenders," and "Art is a powerful werapon. Black Music…

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Graffiti on the pavement of Broadway, Park Row and Chamber Street. It includes "FTP," "Breonna Taylor," "RIP Floyd," "Give Us Our Gold," "Evelyn RIP," "Trump Was Cool With Epstein," "Black Til You Die BTYD," "Fuck Theese Racist Ass Police," "Lenape…

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Graffiti on the side of the NYC Surrogate Court building and statues. Graffiti includes "Lenape Lands," "Cancel Rent. None Are Free Till All Are Free," "God is Black.," "All Cops Lie!" "We're taking what we deserve. Racism is not getting worse its…

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Graffiti covers the side of the New York City Surrogate Court Building and three statues. The figural statues have red tape covering their eyes and mouth. Graffiti includes "Black Lives Matter ACAB," "White Silence = Violence," "No Justice No Peace,"…
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