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Ash Orr, president of Morgantown Pride and member of the Human Rights Commission, along with Jerry Carr, president of the Morgantown and Kingwood NAACP, Samm Norris, activist with Solidarity for Equality and Compassion, and Delegate Danielle Walker, D-Monongalia, were among those who played key roles in the development of the crosswalk.]]> URL

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The mural was organized by Celeste Thomas, director of multicultural affairs at Eastern Mennonite University.]]> Students attending Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg painted a Black Lives Matter mural on a street on campus. This mural is located on the road in front of the University Commons at Eastern Mennonite University in Virginia. Celeste Thomas, who is the director of multicultural affairs at EMU and senior adviser for diversity and inclusion, was the main organizer of the mural. The idea for this project came to her after a COVID testing site closed a barbershop on campus.  

In conjunction with the university’s Black Student Alliance, they determined the school did need the COVID testing space, but at the same time, they wanted to speak out against racial injustice that has been an ongoing issue for many years in this country. The artists of this 114-foot-long mural consisted of 36 students at Eastern Mennonite University, whose initials are painted on the side. The mural was initially outlined in chalk during the week, but that same weekend was painted again using road paint to prevent fading, and the following Monday there was a dedication ceremony. This mural was sanctioned by the university. The Black Student Alliance and the university both acknowledge that racial injustice is something they do not support in any way. With the hope that their artwork will make a lasting impact, the university noted that this will be a permanent fixture at Eastern Mennonite. 

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Hood, John. “Black Lives Matter Mural Created at Eastern Mennonite University.” Https://Www.nbc29.Com, https://www.nbc29.com/2020/09/23/black-lives-matter-mural-created-eastern-mennonite-university/. 

Jefferson, Lauren. “Black Student Alliance Hosts Dedication Ceremony for Black Lives Matter Mural.” EMU News, 30 Sept. 2020, https://emu.edu/now/news/2020/black-student-alliance-hosts-dedication-ceremony-for-black-lives-matter-mural/. 

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There did not seem to be other street murals in Oklahoma City, nor other Black Lives Matter murals in general. There were a series of protests in Oklahoma City after the murder of George Floyd. On May 30th, May 31st, June 6th, and June 12th, protesters gathered in support of the Black Lives Matter movement throughout the city. Two of these protests took place on the street where this mural was painted, with the June 12th protest ending at the Oklahoma City police headquarters to confront the police over the force’s use of violence against protesters during the May protests.  

Most articles written about this mural were released before the mural was finished. Riles did outline the plans for the rest of the mural and stated that “It’s also going to say Black voices as well as the movement, and we’re going to have victims’ names and we’re going to have various communities’ flags out here, as well”.  

As of 2023, the mural has been removed. 

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"Volunteers Paint Black Lives Matter Mural On Shartel - OKC, OK - News Article Locations On Waymarking.Com ". Waymarking.Com, 2023, https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wm12NER_Volunteers_paint_Black_Lives_Matter_mural_on_Shartel_OKC_OKLinks to an external site.. Accessed 16 Mar 2023. 

Oklahoman.Com, 2023, https://www.oklahoman.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/arts/2020/06/24/okc-street-murals-support-black-lives-matter-more-minority-groups/5201030007/.Links to an external site. Accessed 16 Mar 2023. 

"Black Voices Street Mural, Oklahoma City, OK · George Floyd & Anti-Racist Street Art ". Georgefloydstreetart.Omeka.Net, 2023, https://georgefloydstreetart.omeka.net/items/show/3514.Links to an external site. Accessed 16 Mar 2023. 

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Each of the artists was not only given the creative space to articulate their letter in any way that they saw fit, but they were also allowed to express themselves in interviews and their comments were saved by the City of Spartanburg. Lucy Boland, who painted the letter “L” stated, “The love was thick, our community showed up, and the beautiful feeling of hope rang loud” (Chamber, 2022). Boland also explained that her design “came from a prayer. A Mother’s Prayer” (Chamber, 2022). Boland’s “L” has wings at the top. The wings were a way to express “the hope in tomorrow” as she stated (Chamber, 2022). This is just one example of an artist’s vision and reason for participation, along with their connection to the unjust killing of George Floyd. 

As of January 2022, the mural was still visible.  

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Chamber, Spartanburg. “Behind the Meanings of Spartanburg's Black Lives Matter Mural.” Visit Spartanburg, 21 Jan. 2022, https://www.visitspartanburg.com/behind-the-meanings-of-spartanburgs-black-lives-matter-mural/.  

Spartanburg Herald Journal. “Drone Photos: Black Lives Matter Street Mural in Downtown Spartanburg.” GoUpstate, Spartanburg Herald Journal, 21 June 2020, https://www.goupstate.com/picture-gallery/news/2020/06/21/drone-photos-black-lives-matter-street-mural-in-downtown-spartanburg/112498042/.  

WSPA 7NEWS. “Spartanburg Police, City Council Respond to Protests.” WSPA 7NEWS, WSPA 7NEWS, 2 June 2020, https://www.wspa.com/news/spartanburg-police-city-council-respond-to-protests/. 

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