Black Lives Matter

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Title

Black Lives Matter

Description

This collection documents the Black Lives Matter movement in the context of Carleton College as racial inequalities and systemic injustices faced by the black community are heightened by COVID-19.

Creator

Natalie Lafferty

Date

2020

Collection Items

Carleton Sit In
Carleton students gather for a sit in to protest the murder of George Floyd. All attendees wore a face mask and tried to space themselves apart. Even in the face of a pandemic, Carleton students make it clear the police brutality will not be…

Carleton Administration Speaks on George Floyd
Several members of the administration at Carleton speak to a crowd of students about the murder of George Floyd. Even in the growing heat, face masks are maintained.

BLM Artwork Madison, WI (Part 1)
These images were taken of artwork relating to BLM in Madison, WI. Most of the artwork was created on boards outside of businesses on State Street as they were put up during protests. Many pieces are additionally tied to LGBTQ+ movements as pride…

BLM Artwork Madison, WI (Part 2)
These images were taken of artwork relating to BLM in Madison, WI. Most of the artwork was created on boards outside of businesses on State Street as they were put up during protests. Many pieces are additionally tied to LGBTQ+ movements as pride…

BLM Artwork Madison, WI (Part 3)
These images were taken of artwork relating to BLM in Madison, WI. Most of the artwork was created on boards outside of businesses on State Street as they were put up during protests. Many pieces are additionally tied to LGBTQ+ movements as pride…

Protest Sign
I created this sign and brought it to two protests in Naperville, Illinois, demanding change and police reform after the killing of George Floyd and so many others at the hands of the police.

Academics for BLM on steps of Old Music Hall
Prior to the return of students to campus in Fall 2020, a group of faculty wrote messages of solidarity around campus with chalk in support of Black Lives Matter, racial equity, and justice. This image shows chalk messages on the steps of the Old…

Academics for Black Lives in front of Hulings
Prior to the return of students to campus in Fall 2020, a group of faculty wrote messages of solidarity around campus with chalk in support of Black Lives Matter, racial equity, and justice. This image shows a chalk message in front of Hulings Hall,…

Profs Welcome You in front of Hulings
Prior to the return of students to campus in Fall 2020, a group of faculty wrote messages of solidarity around campus with chalk in support of Black Lives Matter, racial equity, and justice. This image shows a chalk message in front of Hulings Hall,…

Profs 4 Eqiuty Diversity Inclusion
Prior to the return of students to campus in Fall 2020, a group of faculty wrote messages of solidarity around campus with chalk in support of Black Lives Matter, racial equity, and justice. This image shows a chalk message on the sidewalk reading…
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