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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.

Sources

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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This location was a prime spot for the Black Lives Matter mural. The avenue is part of a program that prevents heavy car traffic from coming through, making it a safer area for people to walk, bike, and run. Not only does this prevent the paint from wearing off, but people can also actually pass by and take pictures or take a moment to admire the mural. Robbyn Lewis (D-Baltimore City) stated “By painting the mural here, it further demonstrates that the street belongs to people.”

As of May 2023, the mural has faded away.

Sources

Campbell, Colin. “'A Lifeline of Hope': Black Lives Matter Painted on Street in Baltimore's Patterson Park.” Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2020, https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-blm-street-mural-20200622-pjpog3ubzjfetcuir4a6xxgj6m-story.html.

Cassie, Ron. “Why Baltimore's George Floyd Protest Is Different.” Bloomberg.com, Bloomberg, 4 June 2020, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-04/why-baltimore-s-george-floyd-protest-is-different.

Sofastaii, Mallory. “New Black Lives Matter Mural Covers Street in Patterson Park.” WMAR 2 News Baltimore, WMAR 2 News Baltimore, 22 June 2020, https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/new-black-lives-matter-mural-covers-street-in-patterson-park.

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