Protest signs and artwork on the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence, Date: 27 September 2020
Protest signs and posters on the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence, located on the north side of Lafayette Park in Washington D.C.
There are photos of the Tuskegee Airmen accompanied by text reading "Black Lives Mattered...in World War II"; 54th Mass. Regiment reading "Black Lives Mattered...in the Civil War", and of Combat Medics reading "Black Lives Mattered...in the Vietnam War." These photos and text bring in a historical aspect so the fence is not solely just focusing on current times. There are posters that have photographs of victims of police shootings, with text that says "Say Their Names - The Love Train was Here".
There are mock gravestones with names of victims of police shootings on a lawn. To the left the the moch gravestones is a sign that reads "'Luther Place recognizes the grave injustices of police violence and racism in our community. In these sacred commons, join us in honoring the memories of God's children murdered by police in D.C.' Black Lives Matter"
The Black Lives Matter Memorial fence was a temporary chainlink fence installed in the area north of Lafayette Park and the White House from June 2, 2020, until January 30, 2021. The fence prevented public access to the area, and it also served as an important site of protest and self-expression.
Activist Nadine Seiler played a crucial role in protecting and caring for the fence, along with Karen Irwin and other activists in a loosely-formed group informally known as the "Guardians of the Fence." Nadine Seiler and Aliza Leventhal systematically documented the fence over the course of months, and Seiler became the de facto curator of the fence.
Additional information:
Library of Congress blog post "Protest Preserved: Signs from D.C.'s Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence"
D.C. Public Library Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence Artifact Collection
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H Street NW and 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C., USA
Black Lives Matter
BAU Student Governance Association posted a Black Lives Matter tarp on their building. Surrounding the "Black Lives Matter" writing are names of Black victims of police brutality.
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<a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/10/02/1041543414/she-guarded-the-black-lives-matter-memorial-now-shes-working-to-protect-its-art">Article</a> about the photographer's work<br /><br /><a href="https://digdc.dclibrary.org/islandora/object/dcplislandora%3A282592">Interview</a> with the photographer
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Photographer: Nadine Seiler
15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Tony - George - Breonna - Ahmaud
"Tony," "George," "Breonna," and "Ahmaud" are written on the sidewalk. Each of these people are victims of police brutality.
<a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/10/02/1041543414/she-guarded-the-black-lives-matter-memorial-now-shes-working-to-protect-its-art">Article</a> about the photographer's work<br /><br /><a href="https://digdc.dclibrary.org/islandora/object/dcplislandora%3A282592">Interview</a> with the photographer
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Photographer: Nadine Seiler
Third Church of Christ, 1600 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Stronger Together
Three signs are tied to a street sign pole. The first sign reads "Say Their Names." The second sign reads "They Matter" with images of victims of police brutality. Some of these images depict George Floyd, Philando Castile, and Michelle Shirley. The third sign reads "Stronger Together" with a Black Power Fist.
<a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/10/02/1041543414/she-guarded-the-black-lives-matter-memorial-now-shes-working-to-protect-its-art">Article</a> about the photographer's work<br /><br /><a href="https://digdc.dclibrary.org/islandora/object/dcplislandora%3A282592">Interview</a> with the photographer
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Photographer: Nadine Seiler
801-811 Black Lives Matter Plz NW, Washington, DC 20006
Say His Name- Tony McDade
A poster depicts an image of a Black man named Tony McDade who died on May 27, 2020 as the result of a violent interaction with the police. Below his image, it reads "Rest In Power."
Article about the photographer's work:
https://www.npr.org/2021/10/02/1041543414/she-guarded-the-black-lives-matter-memorial-now-shes-working-to-protect-its-art
Interview with the photographer: https://digdc.dclibrary.org/islandora/object/dcplislandora%3A282592
Article about Tony: https://exhibits.stanford.edu/saytheirnames/feature/tony-mcdade
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Photographer: Nadine Seiler
1567 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20502
Antwon Rose Jr. No Justice No Peace
A yellow poster board has an image of a young Black boy, Antwon Rose Jr., who was fatally shot by a police officer June 19, 2018. Written on the poster in block letters is "Antwon Rose Jr. No Justice No Peace."
Article about the photographer's work:
https://www.npr.org/2021/10/02/1041543414/she-guarded-the-black-lives-matter-memorial-now-shes-working-to-protect-its-art
Interview with the photographer: https://digdc.dclibrary.org/islandora/object/dcplislandora%3A282592
Article about Antwon: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/22/us/antwon-rose-shooting.html
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Photographer: Nadine Seiler
UAM-GF_3142
1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062
Black Power Fist - Say Their Names
A poster created with markers reads "Black Lives Matter." Underneath, is a Black Power Fist composed of the names of Black people killed by police brutality. Below, the Black Power Fist "Say Their Names" is written.
Article about the photographer's work:
https://www.npr.org/2021/10/02/1041543414/she-guarded-the-black-lives-matter-memorial-now-shes-working-to-protect-its-art
Interview with the photographer: https://digdc.dclibrary.org/islandora/object/dcplislandora%3A282592
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Photographer: Nadine Seiler
801-811 Black Lives Matter Plz NW, Washington, DC 20006
John Lewis Bridge- Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence
A cardboard sign on a metal fence depicts the John Lewis Bridge with people underneath it. Surrounding the image of the bridge is writing. Some of the writing includes "You Have To Tell The Whole Truth," "Things That Are Uncomfortable For Some People," "To Find A Way To Get In Trouble Good Trouble Necessary Trouble," "Wake Up America," "Never Give Up Never Give In Never Become Hostile Hate Is Too Big A Burden To Bear," and "The Scars And Stains Of Racism Are Still Deeply Embedded In The American Society. The last section of writing is a quote by John Lewis that reads "You Must Be Prepared If You Believe In Something. If You Believe In Something, You Have To Go For It. As Individuals We May Not Live To See The End- John Lewis." Underneath this cardboard poster is another that reads "Say Their Names."
Article about the photographer's work:
https://www.npr.org/2021/10/02/1041543414/she-guarded-the-black-lives-matter-memorial-now-shes-working-to-protect-its-art
Interview with the photographer: https://digdc.dclibrary.org/islandora/object/dcplislandora%3A282592
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Photographer: Nadine Seiler
1600 H St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Remember Their Names
This mural depicts 12 names of Black men who have been victims of police brutality in Minnesota. The names are written in white and have dates written next to them. In the middle of the names is a red paw.
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Photographer: Todd Lawrence
George Floyd Square
Names In Intersection, Seattle
Names have been spray painted in a street intersection, these names include Shaun Fuhr, murdered in April 2020 by Seattle police and Charleena Lyles, murdered by Seattle police April 18th, 2017. "Duwamish Land," "RIP," and "Abolish SPD" has also been painted in the intersection.
CHAZ Zone
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Photographer: Rachel Weiher
UAM-GF_2795
1519 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA