African American Cultural Festival Mural
Painted on plywood on the CVS store, a mural recognizing the 2020 African American Cultural Festival. Includes abstract geometric patterns and text including "Knowledge," "Glory," "Inspire," and "No Justice No Peace."
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Creator: ELSE 2020
Photographer: Kelsey Virginia Dufresne
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200 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, USA
Anger = Hate Stop
Painted on plywood covering the windows at Kimbrell's Furniture in downtown Raleigh, NC. The plywood has been painted black, and red letter was added reading Anger = Hate Stop. The word ANGER has been crossed out. Various other markings in red and white are visible, but can't be deciphered.
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Photographer: Kelsey Virginia Dufresne
UAM-GF_1905
210 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, USA
Black Lives Do Matter Mural, Fayetteville, NC
Black Lives Do Matter End Racism Now is written in yellow paint around a building.
The mural was organized by the Cool Spring Downtown District and the Fayetteville City Art Council.
Collyn Strother and Malcolm Chester
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Artists: Collyn Strother and Malcolm Chester
Photographer: Fayetteville Observer Fay Today
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Black Lives Matter Street Mural, Asheville, NC
"Black Lives Matter" is painted in various colors on the pavement.
There were a variety of artists that worked on the mural.
Lead Artists:
Joseph Pearson - Lead artist for the word "Black"
Jenny Pickens - Lead artist for the word "Lives"
Marie T. Cochran - Lead artist for the word "Matter"
Supporting Artists:
Dustin Spagnola, Jas Washington, Autumn Nelson, Ovidio Acevedo, James Love, Michael Barnard, Walter Dickenson, CJ Randell, Beth Ivey, Timothy Davidson, LaKisha Blount, Rahkie Mateen, Kela K. Hunt & Trey Miles, Broderick Flanigan, and Faustine McDonald
Additional Volunteer Artists
Michelle Acevedo, Manuela Acevedo, Jackie Barnard, Joseph Crimmins, Stephanie Flores, Nastassia Hearst, Ethan Hunt, Hasana Hunt, Kaleb Hunt, Trazon Mason, Sanii Thomas, Pamela Washington, and Arabelle Watters.
Joseph Pearson, Jenny Pickens, Marie T. Cochran, Dustin Spagnola, Jas Washington, Autumn Nelson, Ovidio Acevedo, James Love, Michael Barnard, Walter Dickenson, CJ Randell, Beth Ivey, Timothy Davidson, LaKisha Blount, Rahkie Mateen, Kela K. Hunt & Trey Miles, Broderick Flanigan, and Faustine McDonald
Image <a href="https://blog.americansforthearts.org/sites/default/files/images/2020/artsblog/AVL-BLM_4a.jpg">URL</a><br /><br />News Coverage by <a href="https://ashevillearts.com/blm/">Asheville Arena Arts Council</a> and <a href="https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2020/07/19/asheville-artists-paint-black-lives-matter-mural-near-vance-monument/5468396002/">Citizen Times</a>
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Artists: Joseph Pearson, Jenny Pickens, Marie T. Cochran, Dustin Spagnola, Jas Washington, Autumn Nelson, Ovidio Acevedo, James Love, Michael Barnard, Walter Dickenson, CJ Randell, Beth Ivey, Timothy Davidson, LaKisha Blount, Rahkie Mateen, Kela K. Hunt & Trey Miles, Broderick Flanigan, and Faustine McDonald
Photographer: Reggie Tidwell
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Black Lives Matter Street Mural, Asheville, NC
"Black Lives Matter" is painted on the pavement in various colors. Each of the letters has a different design.
The mural was organized by UNC students.
<p><span>The Black Lives Matter Street Mural in Asheville, NC is painted in the middle of the street in a variety of colors. Each of the letters has a unique design. Black student artists showed their support by creating this mural on University Heights (UNC Asheville). It took approximately eight hours to create the mural with permanent road paint on September 30th (UNC Asheville). The mural was created in response to the murder of George Floyd and to demonstrate support for the Black Lives Matter movement, serving as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality. </span><span> </span></p>
<p><span> </span><span>A couple of weeks after the mural was created at UNC Asheville, the school received a threat to the campus over the Black Lives Matter mural on University Heights. The email was sent anonymously and suggested that the Black Lives Matter mural should be removed. Some students from UNC Asheville were interviewed indicating their thoughts on the conflict, indicating that the mural was “a work of art... It’s simple and does not understand how someone could be so mad about it [mural] that you would threaten other people with violence (ABC News). The student later said, “the mural is a work of art with a strong message, representing a movement that can stir controversy” (ABC News). The threat did cancel classes, but it did not cancel the support of the Black Lives Matter movement at UNC Asheville. It was strongly encouraged that the mural would not be painted over due to a threat. It solidified the university’s stance on issues regarding racial justice and equality. The support still thrives among students and staff at UNC Asheville. The mural is still present at the university. </span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>In response to the threats made by an anonymous individual sent via email to administrators at UNC Asheville, the university continued to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement. The Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Bill Haggard, commented that “we are not going to back up or in any way be intimated when it comes to our position on the importance of the messaging that Black Lives Matter” (The Blue Banner). Haggard strongly spoke for the university mentioning that part of the reaction to the threat was sadness as the community celebrated the mural and Black lives. The FBI eventually became involved in the investigation one week after the threat, as it was believed to be credible (ABC News). Regardless, individuals of the UNC Asheville community learned after the threat that there are people in the country who do not believe in freedom for all and will even threaten those who do not believe in freedom (The Blue Banner). </span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>The significance of this mural comes from the students at UNC Asheville as it was student-led. The university acknowledged and applauded the students, faculty, and staff who brought their vision, creativity, and integrity to the Black Lives Matter project on their campus (UNCA). The university would also like to recognize the volunteers and local artists who spent their time and talent to create the mural (UNCA). This mural should be celebrated and the impact it has on the UNC Asheville community should not be overlooked due to their affirmation that Black lives matter. </span><span> </span></p>
<p><b><span>Sources:</span></b><span> </span></p>
<p><i><span>Black Lives Matter by UNC Asheville - Exposure</span></i><span>. (n.d.). Retrieved March 14, 2023, from </span><a href="https://stories.unca.edu/black-lives-matter"><span>https://stories.unca.edu/black-lives-matter</span><span>Links to an external site.</span></a><span>#! </span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Kracher, F. (n.d.). </span><i><span>BLM leader disturbed but not deterred by email threat to UNCA</span></i><span>. WLOS. Retrieved March 14, 2023, from </span><a href="https://wlos.com/news/local/blm-leader-disturbed-but-not-deterred-by-email-threat-to-unca"><span>https://wlos.com/news/local/blm-leader-disturbed-but-not-deterred-by-email-threat-to-unca</span><span>Links to an external site.</span></a><span> </span><span> </span></p>
<p><i><span>UNC Asheville Response to threat about Black Lives Matter mural, Oct. 9-10, 2020 - news and events: UNC Asheville</span></i><span>. News And Events | UNC Asheville. (2021, October 1). Retrieved March 14, 2023, from </span><a href="https://www.unca.edu/events-and-news/stories/unc-asheville-response-to-threat-about-black-lives-matter-mural-oct-2020/"><span>https://www.unca.edu/events-and-news/stories/unc-asheville-response-to-threat-about-black-lives-matter-mural-oct-2020/</span><span>Links to an external site.</span></a><span> </span><span> </span></p>
<p><i><span>UNCA Strong: BLM Bomb Threat One Year Later</span></i><span>. The Blue Banner. (n.d.). Retrieved March 14, 2023, from </span><a href="https://thebluebanner.net/12592/arts-features-2/unca-strong-blm-bomb-threat-one-year-later/"><span>https://thebluebanner.net/12592/arts-features-2/unca-strong-blm-bomb-threat-one-year-later/</span><span>Links to an external site.</span></a><span> </span><span> </span></p>
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Photographer: UNCA
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Black Lives Matter Street Mural, Charlotte, NC
"BLACK LIVES MATTER" is painted on asphalt in a variety of colors and styles. Each of the 16 letters depicts the aesthetic of the artists, as each artist had one letter to work on.
Dammit Wesley, Dakotah Aiyanna, Matthew Clayburn, Abel Jackson, Garrison Gist, Owl & Arko, Kyle Mosher, Franklin Kernes, Kiana Mui, Marcus Kiser, Georgie Nakima, Zach McLean, Frankie Zombie, CHD:WCK!, John Hairston, and Dari Calamari
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Brand the Moth and BLKMRKT organized the Artists: Dammit Wesley, Dakotah Aiyanna, Matthew Clayburn, Abel Jackson, Garrison Gist, Owl & Arko, Kyle Mosher, Franklin Kernes, Kiana Mui, Marcus Kiser, Georgie Nakima, Zach McLean, Frankie Zombie, CHD:WCK!, John Hairston, and Dari Calamari
Photographer: Alex Orellano
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Black Lives Matter Street Mural, Elizabeth City, NC
The mural consists of the words “Black Lives Matter” painted in yellow and it stretches around 700 feet from City Hall down to the Pasquotank County Library.
Michael Little, Ulysses Edwards, Richard Delain, and Jimmy Bones
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Artists: Michael Little, Ulysses Edwards, Richard Delain, and Jimmy Bones
Photographer: News 3 WTKR
UAM-GF_3533
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Black Lives Matter Street Mural, Greensboro, NC
"Black Lives Matter!" is painted in yellow paint on the pavement. Each of the letters depicts a different design.
The mural was organized by Kelley Creacy-Durham and Jason Keith.
Rasheeda Shankle
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Artist: Rasheeda Shankle
Photographer: Woody Marshall from News & Record
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Defund Street Mural, Durham, NC
DEFUND⤵ is painted in yellow paint on the pavement. The arrow points to the Durham Police Department.
Image <a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EbtmCeaWoAAcduI?format=jpg&name=large">URL</a><br /><br />News Coverage by <a href="https://www.wunc.org/race-demographics/2020-06-26/the-world-is-watching-durham-activist-on-why-he-is-camped-out-at-police-headquarters">WUNC</a>, <a href="https://9thstreetjournal.org/2020/07/08/pavement-protest-murals-will-they-stay-or-will-they-go/">The 9th Street Journal</a>, and <a href="https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2021/06/16/-defund-mural-in-front-of-durham-police-to-be-removed-">Spectrum News</a>
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Photographer: Jessica Banov via Twitter
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Defund the Police Street Mural, Asheville, NC
Defund the Police is painted in yellow paint on the pavement.
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Photographer: Ben Harper
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