Black Trans Lives Matter | RIP Elise

Title

Black Trans Lives Matter | RIP Elise

Coverage

5237 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640

Description

A chalk mural on a brick wall with text reading "Black Trans Lives Matter RIP Elise," "Her Voice Was Soft | Her Tongue Was Sharp
Her Love Is Forever," "Trans is Transcendent," "Rest in Power," and "Say Gay." Images include a rainbow (in blue, pink, and white), hearts, and a fist.

Elise Malary was a Black, transgender activist who was associated with the Chicago Therapy Collective. She was highly respected in Andersonville for her advocacy for transgender rights. She died in September 2022. KJ Whitehead continuously updated and maintained the chalk mural since that time. The mural was freshly updated on the day of this photograph.

Rights

Creator and Photographer: KJ Whitehead

Publisher

Urban Art Mapping Research Project

Date

2024-06-29

Contributor

HS