One more question. What would the public outcry have been if the mural had depicted Kim Reynolds or Donald Trump? Doesn’t that give you a sense of civic pride?
An article published in the newspaper said the building mural needed to be painted over in anticipation of it likely going up for sale. Someone, somewhere, somehow thought this beautiful art piece would be a deterrent to selling the building?? This is scandalous, racist desecration of a one of a kind tribute to a legendary human hero. What could possibly justify such a disgraceful act? Nothing.
I’m ashamed. As a citizen, as a white man, as a resident of this city where nothing appears to evoke outrage or even overt public disapproval over this travesty. SHAME ON ALL OF US
Your poem about the destruction of your nephew's art is onomatopoeia. Your poem is the sound of the story of rising.
One more question. What would the public outcry have been if the mural had depicted Kim Reynolds or Donald Trump? Doesn’t that give you a sense of civic pride?
An article published in the newspaper said the building mural needed to be painted over in anticipation of it likely going up for sale. Someone, somewhere, somehow thought this beautiful art piece would be a deterrent to selling the building?? This is scandalous, racist desecration of a one of a kind tribute to a legendary human hero. What could possibly justify such a disgraceful act? Nothing.
I’m ashamed. As a citizen, as a white man, as a resident of this city where nothing appears to evoke outrage or even overt public disapproval over this travesty. SHAME ON ALL OF US
I am so sad and sorry this happened before anyone could react, discuss or protest. Such disrespect.
Please explain how this happened- who painted over the mural?
Thank you for speaking out!
Thank you for sharing this. 💔