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Artist Jon Henry started working on his photography series Stranger Fruit back in 2014. What began as a protest against senseless police killings of black people ended up being a lot of other things, too. Most notably, it's an introspective mirror that allows viewers to examine their own take on the subject.

The people we see in the photos are real mothers, posing in their own environment with their actual sons, reenacting what it must feel like to lose them. The mothers are isolated. Alone. Empty. When the trials are over and the protesters have gone home, when the news cameras are gone and nobody is around anymore, the mother remains on the site forever. There's no peace of mind; the scene will always haunt her.

These mothers understand that this could happen to their family at any moment.

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Untitled #44, Crenshaw Blvd, Ca

Untitled #44, Crenshaw Blvd, Ca

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Chloe Drury
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is why we say black lives matter because people need reminding that POC are humans too.

Saturn Argentavis
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who the f**k needs a reminder? White ppl? Which dont live in the black neighborhoods where blacks kill one another. If black culture was better you wouldnt be pulling this s**t

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Santino Marazzo
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Give me a break. I grew up with black people. We slept in each other's homes on the weekend. We played together. We eat together and we loved each other. So, don't give me this crap.

Tugg Ster
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s awful that any mother has to fear losing their child... especially to bad life choices (drugs, crime, gangs, etc) —- which happens happens in astronomically higher numbers than because of any skin color. 💔

Cupcakezzz
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every living thing matters. Dogs lives, black lives, white lives, rainbow lives, EVERY human (or animal) matters.

Rich Gee
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand why people don't realize this?

Aeon Flux
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are a range of reasons, different ones for different people.

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Rachel Hamrick
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black on black crime is far more prolific than killings by police.

Aeon Flux
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What’s your point, Rachel? White on white crime is also far more prolific than killings by police. So what’s your point?

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Mandy Ginsberg
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This touched me so deeply. I am white with a black son that was shot and im crying as I write this but they're also tears of joy because not only did he survive he just a baby 6 months ago. I dont know what I wouldve done if he didn't survive. Please kiss and love on your sons because you might not get the chance to later.

Diane Crawford
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No mother or father wants to feel the pain of losing a life especially a pain that would involve a life taken by a guardian. #BLACKLIVEMATTERS . It is said to ask the world to care about each other. There is no excuse in not caring and doing for humanity. The question I would ask myself now is why did I give birth so that the life I love ...hard to go any further...

sharron lynn parsons
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will never understand, racist people seem to hate, for no reason, but for the police, taken the life of a black person, they are full of hate, for no reason, they should read some history, learn truth of black lives, did they choose to be slaves, they have suffered and died, too long, it's time for understanding, and change, walk a mile in their shoes, if only !!!

Adrian Goede
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just a suggestion. In stead of wasting your time manipulating the narrative, why not teach the children you claim to love so much, how to assimilate into civilized society? Teach them to act like respectful gentleman, not fools. Teach them to accept the responsibilities of an adult. Teach them to take accountability for their actions. Teach them to speak the Queen’s English. This would go a long way to keeping them out of harms way. Or... learn nothing & go on blaming everyone else for your own shortcomings.

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From a rural area in North Minneapolis to a street corner in Jersey City, Henry has visited a lot of places for the series. "I chose these locations because I could find subjects there," the photographer told Bored Panda. "The locations are where the families live and work. I'm looking for areas that describe the city and/or state from a geographical and architectural point of view."

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    Stranger Fruit By Jon Henry

    Stranger Fruit By Jon Henry

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    Daria B
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While, I believe Michelangelo's Pietà played a big part in the overall inspiration for these series, this one is aesthetically similar too. And I like that. It surely does evoke many questions.

    Diane Crawford
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I liked the idea of using art to explain history and social concerns. Great direction.

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    Tor Rolf Strøm
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    poor guy must have felt stupid as hell during his shoot lol

    Rachel Hamrick
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Black on black crime is far more prolific than killings by police.

    Bobby Henson
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    5 years ago

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    Staged BLM "BS" that DON'T MATTER! It's the 'BLM' that DON'T MATTER, they are nothing but domestic terrorist and should be treated as such! Colored People playing the race card is the nucleus of Racism in America, they are more racist than any White People have ever been. Blacks keeps racism alive in America NOT Whites! Growing up I played with a colored boy and we were best friends, we never knew what racism was, nor had we ever heard about it, it was unknown until Blacks started it and used it to get welfare and to use it to avoid prosecution for crimes. You want to end racism in America? then get rid of the BLM and BLACKS because the colored people are good people and that is the DIFFERENCE !

    Even though these shots are staged, they radiate authenticity. "The families choose whatever they are comfortable with wearing, so that helps the natural feel," Henry explained. "The comfort level with the family also helps the feel of the images. These aren't actors, they are family that [really] consider these issues."

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    Untitled #35, North Minneapolis, Mn

    Untitled #35, North Minneapolis, Mn

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    chachkimooch
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one hits me right in the gut.

    Claire Harper
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone who kills a child that young has me coming to do the same thing to them in the night.

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    Hollace beard-hunting
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cold snow adds even deeper dimension to this mother’s loss.

    Rich Gee
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WTF, not here not in this country, It's not suppose to be this way people. Wake up and change damnit

    Diane Crawford
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A child was killed playing in park by legal guardians. A pox on those who do not understand the pain a mother and father had went through after finding out how their love child died.

    sharron lynn parsons
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is no way, I can't imagine losing a child, especially from violence, and the thought, of a police officer, killing my child, the police are trained, shoot to kill, and to know, a teenager, killed by police for a minor crime, in many cases, they could shoot their leg, stop them without killing them !!!

    Adventures In Modern Recording
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    5 years ago

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    Look at all the bot accounts spamming "This is heartbreaking...no mother should have to fear for child's life based on solely the colour of their skin." 🙄

    Aragorn II Elessar
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    5 years ago

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    Yes, it’s snowed in Minneapolis

    Aragorn II Elessar
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To clarify, it’s already snowed this year in Minneapolis.

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    The photographer wanted the mothers to pose deadpan to appeal more directly to the viewer. And they do. They look directly in our eyes, as if asking, how do we feel and what are we going to do about this. "The viewer can make their own decision on how to respond to the images," Henry concluded.

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    Untitled #42, Central Los Angeles, Ca

    Untitled #42, Central Los Angeles, Ca

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    ELIZABETH A HIGBIE
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh Lord!! I hurt just knowing that this is HOW it REALLY is. I can never say (as a white mother) that I understand your pain, but I know I'll do everything with my white privilege to help make changes so this doesn't continue to be the narrative.

    NATHAN ENGLANDER
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And where is that close to, I live in studio city.

    Gabriel Grimm-Henze
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just asking, why are all of the people laying down shirtless?

    Victoria David
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am glad not living in US. My son is biracial and we live in Serbia. Here he has a treatment as a movie star. Twice police stopped him in night and he did no have ID, they let him go wih smile asking if he plays basketball.

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    Untitled #5 Parkchester, NY

    Untitled #5 Parkchester, NY

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    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is heartbreaking...no mother should have to fear for child's life based on solely the colour of their skin.

    Claire Harper
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone who kills a child that young is a monster.

    Rich Gee
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one in this country should live with this fear. It is so sad and degusting that this occurs

    Brandy Grote
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gun violence, illness, substance abuse... so many things threaten the lives of POC.

    sharron lynn parsons
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I imagine this mother, she wonders when her baby, becomes a teenager, will she lose him !!!

    Rachel Hamrick
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    5 years ago

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    Black on black crime is far more prolific than killings by police.

    Marquita
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and so is white on white crime and asian on asian crime, so what? does that make the murders of unarmed black people by the people who swore to protect us okay?

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    Ilse Steyn
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    5 years ago

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    Oh too much

    Leigh Morris
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's too much? How heart breaking you should feel about these poor boys?

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    Untitled #33, Jersey City, Nj

    Untitled #33, Jersey City, Nj

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    Anxious-lesbian-disaster
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so sad. No mother should have to fear for her son's life because fo their skin.

    sharron lynn parsons
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They live a life in fear, for their entire life, I am unable to recall, the number of years, it all began in slavery, the ones who began slavery, have fried in hell !!!

    wade winston wilson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you mean the mothers of all the people who almost died at your peaceful little rally

    Ilse Steyn
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    5 years ago

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    Why always the boys that get in trouble

    Jess Zetts
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s very stereotyped. Why do the blacks have to keep being viewed as a threat and murdered?

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    “Untitled 48, Inglewood, Ca”

    “Untitled 48, Inglewood, Ca”

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    DKS 001
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that target sign definitely adds to the image

    Daria B
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "target" in the background is very poignant.

    A Dumbo Octopus
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I know this woman, she was the crisis specialist at the Special Ed section of my old middle school. Either this is her or she's got a doppelganger, holy s**t

    Hollace beard-hunting
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Little warriors, mom warriors, while father warriors are away at war

    MAX THOMPSON
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People just walking in and oit of target during this

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    Untitled #19 Magnificent Mile, Il

    Untitled #19 Magnificent Mile, Il

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    Garrison Cox
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of Michelangelo's Pieta in the Vatican. http://www.italianrenaissance.org/michelangelos-pieta/

    prestoli
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw elsewhere that was the photographer's intention. I find it very powerful.

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    R Lynne Webb
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leah you suck, this is a real feeling of fear, and you clearly can't do math. Step away from your white woman's privilege and examine the idea a little longer and with less hate in your heart.

    Melaney Logue
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It seems judgements,fear,lack of empathy & understanding are always rearing their ugly heads. Can not the creativity and raw beauty in these photographs speak the loudest!? Reminded of the example of forest through the trees. 🌈

    Amanda Hunter
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But if parents parented their sons, gave boundaries and made sure they finished their education so that the son's could enter mainstream America......

    Garrison Cox
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    http://www.italianrenaissance.org/michelangelos-pieta/

    Elohor Onecha
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Black lives matter I’m impressed, I have to admit. Rarely do I come across a blog that is both equally educative and amusing, and let me tell you, you have hit the nail on the head on this topic. Thanks.

    sharron lynn parsons
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But for the grace of God, this mother, could be white, could be one of us, all white people, should think this way, to feel their loss, and count their Blessings !!!

    wade winston wilson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you know here sthe diffrence betwween us and them ( i mea normal smart human being and racist trump assholes)when they s**t on democracy we have pointed arguments that ring we have the f*****g data and we show them and then when we say that to them they have no ture response just whisper to themselves they are still right but of course this all liberal propaganda so its fine i cant with them someone should have a job to go in all these and just make uncultured burnt toast of these racists if you got it from that post you got it lol

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    Untitled #25 Montgomery, Al

    Untitled #25 Montgomery, Al

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    Claire Mannschreck
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i bet that's hard. taking care of a baby IN A CURSED YEAR.

    WildBerry
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    5 years ago

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    They always have babies....any year. "We shall overcome" is all about increasing the population whether you can afford to feed, clothe and take care of them or not.

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    Brunning6
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that the statue of Jefferson Davis behind them on the left?

    Hollace beard-hunting
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He could have grown up to be your mailman, my professor, our President. . .

    Whitney Anderson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Black lives matter, White lives matter, AND blue lives matter. We ALL matter not just one, not just two but Every single person no matter skin, or job we all matter

    Cookies
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How they get to the White House

    sharron lynn parsons
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Think when a mother holds her baby son, she wonders, how many years, will she have him ???

    Don't Look
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the most segregated states AND it's got a racism issue. And that woman and her children aren't going a n y w h e r e. They never do.

    wade winston wilson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    also rember though these people arnt actually dead

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    Untitled #55 Little Rock, Ar

    Untitled #55 Little Rock, Ar

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    Jamma
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poignant, considering the backdrop (a historically famous high school).

    deanna woods
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A school where young black people fought for the right to just go to school.

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    Hollace beard-hunting
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m from here. We used to be a center of driveby shootings. Still too much violence.

    sharron lynn parsons
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too many teens, of any race, get involved with drugs, it is a huge part of crime, and death !!!

    Elyse Osagie
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this cant be real they have better futures

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    Untitled #17 South Side Chicago, Il

    Untitled #17 South Side Chicago, Il

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    Omar Pearson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just imagining the people who just don't care and it makes me SMAD!!

    Janet French
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I grew up on the Southside of Chicago❤️ I loved it and my friends and neighbors were black and white....

    Karen Wenzel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    back of the yards, 69-81. LOVED it, but then it became horrid due to gang violence. before that we had every race, religion ect there. I learned a few words in about 8 different languages.

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    Claire Harper
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those who kill children that young are terrible.

    sharron lynn parsons
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This little boy, didn't have a chance to grow up, the mother's heart will never mend, I know mine would not !!!

    Hollace beard-hunting
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These photos of children are the end of hope. So distressing.

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    Jon Henry, “Untitled 39, Santa Monica, Ca”

    Jon Henry, “Untitled 39, Santa Monica, Ca”

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    konner
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get it, are you saying were gonna brutally murder every single one of theses mother(S) children

    Christy Smith
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t know what I thought the pics were going to be, but not the exact same thing in each one.

    moxie1956
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The people in the background seem to have their backs turned to what's happening. If this was real, the turned backs would then smack of indifference.

    WildBerry
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There wouldn't be any people in the background if this was real because they all would have run for cover when the bullets started.

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    Truth Monster
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    5 years ago

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    Out of all of the pictures, this is the only one that is any good.

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    Untitled 53, North Little Rock, Ar

    Untitled 53, North Little Rock, Ar

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    Carole Deem
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have cried over every one of these pictures. people treasure and love each other.

    Rachel Hamrick
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    North Little Rock has more gang violence than police killings...

    sharron lynn parsons
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as I live, I will never understand, hate and racism !!!

    wade winston wilson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yah even the racists in these comments cant touch this

    Hollace beard-hunting
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like this child was found thrown away in a field.

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    #14

    Untitled 56, Houston Tx

    Untitled 56, Houston Tx

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    IrishGirl
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    5 years ago

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    my heart is breaking...how can a family endure such a loss? yeah, I know - they weren't given a choice.

    WildBerry
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    5 years ago

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    You do know this is just a photo shoot, right?! And everyone has a choice regarding drugs and crime and their involvement with the police.

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    sharron lynn parsons
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A father lost, a family left, to pickup the pieces, and try to survive what was the reason ???

    Hollace beard-hunting
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can’t ever get over it. Those two little brothers and sister(?)—such a steep hill ahead. And mom has to deal with it all.

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    “Untitled 45, Oakland, Ca”

    “Untitled 45, Oakland, Ca”

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    Carole Dose
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heartbreaking. I'm relieved that this is a demonstration.

    A. Moreland-Mizzi
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s not a demonstration.. it’s real life for us. And it makes sense for one who doesn’t have to fear for his/her life.. when your skin color isn’t being haunted.

    WildBerry
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    5 years ago

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    Skin color gets haunted? Is that like a Halloween thing? Or did you mean 'hunted'? What a joke.

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    Gangadhar DP
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For what reason s they were shot to death

    wade winston wilson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    god stopupvoteing micheal scotthe said some really messed up stuff

    Amanda Hunter
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    5 years ago

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    I don't buy these scenarios for a second. Many blacks have a different culture and values. Change lies within their own communities.

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    Untitled #13 Groveland Park, Il

    Untitled #13 Groveland Park, Il

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    #17

    Untitled 51, New Orleans, La

    Untitled 51, New Orleans, La

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    Carole Dose
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mother and son--what a beautiful bond. Please stay safe.

    sharron lynn parsons
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps, a street fight , a stray bullet to the life of s young BOY !!!

    A. Moreland-Mizzi
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂😂😂 stay safe.. how might one stay safe when your blackness is being hunted?

    WildBerry
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    5 years ago

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    This photo brings to mind all the kids recently who died because they found their parents' gun the house and accidentally shot themselves. Parents not home watching the kids or parents home but not paying attention.

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    Untitled #3 Harlem, NY

    Untitled #3 Harlem, NY

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    Carole Dose
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The love is so apparent--and the representational agony. So well done.

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    5 years ago

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    Why are they all so negative? I’m sure there are plenty of black people who would rather pose in a charming tableau of a graduation or a still image of some young chap receiving a doctorate. This suggests that all black youths are destined to die in a horrid fashion. Not very progressive is it.

    Nothing Fancy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure you understand the point of these photos.

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    Untitled #1 Co-Op City, NY

    Untitled #1 Co-Op City, NY

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    Salif C
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately and sadly enough some loose more than one child to gun violence :(

    Aeon Flux
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As we’ve seen all too often, police officers don’t need guns to kill black boys and men.

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    A. Moreland-Mizzi
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Police brutality... white supremacy.. let’s not forget that.

    Whitney Anderson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just because one cop wasnt thinking before he shot that doesnt mean every police man or woman is bad, Think of how many times police have saved people from crime and getting killed

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    Blue
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    5 years ago

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    Massive housing projects like this breed crime and poverty. When will government realize this.

    #20

    Untitled #29, North Miami, Fl

    Untitled #29, North Miami, Fl

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    Carole Dose
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's look forward to when we won't have to mourn.

    WildBerry
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    5 years ago

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    You mean when no ONE will be killing???? As in no wars?? No domestic killings?? No one killing their kids and then committing suicide??

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    #21

    Untitled #24 Birmingham, Al

    Untitled #24 Birmingham, Al

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    Diane Crawford
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love is so important. We need to prove our love by making sure all guardians carry the same line of thought while doing their service of us all.

    Hollace beard-hunting
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loved the fall setting and leaves—imagine a driveby while he was raking leaves. . .

    Jackson Allinder
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know exactly where this is, it isn't far from my house. Less than an hour

    Aeon Flux
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    May this nightmare never come true for this family.

    A. Moreland-Mizzi
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully this same energy in the comments.. for wanting a better America for blacks people.. is the same energy who votes the dickwad out who’s inciting this violence

    Feminist Ate My gf
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trump never incited violence against black people and white people aren't systematically killing black people.

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    Untitled 46, San Francisco, Ca

    Untitled 46, San Francisco, Ca

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    Hollace beard-hunting
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can picture him in jogging suit and shoes—he’d just been out jogging. . .

    Diane Crawford
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love does not die. Love can be lost when one does not have the heart to move forward toward a perfect universe.

    Carole Dose
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    5 years ago

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    ...love lies dying...

    WildBerry
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    5 years ago

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    Cant afford to get out of the bad neighborhood but can afford a thick gold chain and big gold pendant.

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    Kathryn Sullivan
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This woman is so young...his sister maybe? Maybe he doesn't even have his mother any more. Whatever the story, this shouldn't happen

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    Stranger Fruit By Jon Henry

    Stranger Fruit By Jon Henry

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    Jamma
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see families that will have their hearts torn to pieces. :(

    Elyse Osagie
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is not true don,t worry those young men will be doctors readers writers mangers .....

    April Johnson
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    5 years ago

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    Why are they all shirtless? Nobody gets killed with your shirt on anymore?

    Pansexual-Pancake
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    not trying to offend anyone but why are they shirtless

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    Untitled #21, Berwyn, Il

    Untitled #21, Berwyn, Il

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    Diane Crawford
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sad comment made by a Suki Chan. Many people of the AAPL should find shame in statements made by this person. Yes, let all of us call out evil. Silence kills and keep evil moments of hate alive. Done. I see the pain- I know the pain and sorrowful because of these pains...

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    #25

    Untitled 50, West Orange Nj

    Untitled 50, West Orange Nj

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    Hollace beard-hunting
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lighting the sadness and the quietude — so sad.

    Aeon Flux
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the inclusion of the brother in this photo.

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    #26

    Untitled #31, Wynwood, Fl

    Untitled #31, Wynwood, Fl

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    Michael Scott
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and people doing this is making it negative and divided.

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    Alayna Gill
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do people have to be so racist?! We are just people also!

    Diane Crawford
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The problem is human on human crime. If, one is not able to see the pain from a imperfect human -then one may be the cause of the pain.

    Carol Ranney
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Human on human crime, when we forget empathy and care...

    Elana Moore
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These may be illustrations, but they are illustrations of true life and death for the black community on a daily basis. Will it ever change...It has always been this way and will continue to be this way😢

    Kay Cog
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    5 years ago

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    Yeap, that's what Black on Black crime will get you

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    #27

    Untitled #9 Newburgh, NY

    Untitled #9 Newburgh, NY

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    Carole Dose
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I appreciate all the classic poses from well-loved religious art.

    Lynn Morello
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't matter how old they are, they are still someones sons, they are still loved very much. This whole post page is very through provoking.

    Levi
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    5 years ago

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    I don’t get any of these

    Esther
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For goodness sake Levi!!! These people are acting out what might happen to their childeren!

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    Untitled #11 Buffalo, NY

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    Carole Dose
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pain is sooo overwhelming.

    WildBerry
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    5 years ago

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    The one on the ground needs a man-bra.

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    Leslie Jabine
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes you think about how many black mothers have been that road for real. And that the possibility of this happening is very real to the people who posed.

    Ebony Williams
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am the proud mom of a black son and it hurts me to see this. I'm constantly scared for my child. I have to now teach him how to act in front of police or white people in general. No sudden movements, yes sir- no sir only, don't show anger, and the list of don'ts go on and on. It's completely overwhelming and beyond sad. My child didn't choose to be born a black male, God chose him and that makes him perfect.

    Diane Crawford
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I experienced too many times in finding a love one or a child from a neighbor whose child was found on the side of the road or in an abandon building...yes overwhelming...

    Suci Andriani
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Already happened in Palestine, I bet.

    John Napier
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    5 years ago

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    Russell Revell
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and who most likely killed them? Not a cop but another black man

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