“We are in a moment, and I really want people to remember this moment and keep things going,” said Norris. "There is so much change that needs to happen."
More than a hundred volunteers turned out, and many more appreciate the result. Says Laurie:
It’s a powerful statement and a beautiful thing. No one was hurt in the making of this, including innocent bystanders, businesses of any kind and the police force.Counters James:
I like how they vandalize instead of helping communities with black lives....Responds George:
This particular group of people that the story was written about vandalized nothing. The city approved and was involved with the project. I think this is an issue for everyone, in that we lump everyone together in two groups: "us versus them." While there are bad people doing bad things within the movement, there are many, many people, the vast majority of people, doing good things such as this.Notes Jeff:
Huge graphics like that are really cool. I would like to see them In every city across America. Keep them up until there has been true national reform.Replies Rob:
I love the idea and the people but can’t help but feel this is nothing more than wallpaper for complacency.Concludes Carole:
This was a fabulous experience. I was happy to be able to participate in a small way. Community coming together with so much love is beautiful. Thank you.Advises Norris: “Talk about this to your kids. Talk about this to your grandkids. Talk about this to your neighbors. Talk about this to everyone. This is not a black or brown problem. This is an American problem. And if we don’t continue to tell this story, it will continue to be an American problem.”
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