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- [Green "When You Say #AllLivesMatter..." poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. The sign reads "When you say #All Lives Matter you're perpetuating toxic racism & causing harm. Stop. Erasing us. Black Lives will always matter", "#Don't Forget" and "The conversation of race should not make you feel threatened."
- [Orange "You Are Not Alone" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration on the UNT campus. The sign addresses the recent political climate and minority and LGBT issues within it. It is mostly messages of solidarity and support. On the back is the date "11/10". The demonstration was held in order to offer a space for discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and 2016 election results.
- [White & Red "When They Protest in the Streets..." poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. The sign reads "When they protest in the streets You tell them to shut up! When they silently protest You tell them to shut up! When will they be heard!!!!!" The words 'shut up' and 'heard' are all underlined. The demonstration was held to bring awareness of the Black Lives Matter movement.
- [Pink "If You Aren't Angry..." poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration that brought attention to the Black Lives Matter movement and the police brutality that inspired it. The sign reads "IF YOU AREN'T ANGRY YOU AREN'T PAYING ATTENTION" with angry and attention underlined.
- [Pink "White Silence = Violence" poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. The poster reads "White Silence = Violence; We Are All One!!!" There is duct-tape on every corner of the poster. The demonstration was meant to bring attention to the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidences of police brutality that inspired it.
- [White "Dear White People..." poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration. There are two large messages focused on minority groups and their fear after the election. Three smaller comments offer more positive messages and solidarity. The demonstration was held in order to offer space for discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "To My LGBTQ+..." poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration. The sign includes several longer messages and some short ones along with hashtags relevant to the Black Lives Matter movement and political climate. One message is aimed at the LGBTQ+ community and others deal with minority issues and Trump's election.
- [White "I Was Made Loud. I Was Made Proud..." poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration on UNT's campus. The sign includes long blocks of messages expressing the feelings of students around the election. There are LGBT and racial issues touched on in the comments. The demonstration was held in order to make space for discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that influenced it.
- [Yellow "Black Lives Matter Demonstration" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration on the UNT campus. The sign reads "BLACK LIVES MATTER DEMONSTRATION ON OTHER SIDE COME CONTRIBUTE!!!", inviting students to participate. The demonstration was held in order to offer a space for discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "We Must Take Sides" poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. The sign includes a quote and reads "'We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.' -Elie Wiesel Black Lives Matter". The demonstration was held to facilitate discussion about the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [Pink "#Terrence Crutcher" poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. The poster features hashtags and the names of Terence Crutcher, Keith Lamont Scott and thirteen year old Tyre King who were all killed by police. A student has written a response to the "#AllLivesMatter" in the middle of the poster that was added after the "#BlackLivesMatter".
- [Orange "Be Uncomfortable. Ask. Listen. Learn." poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. The sign reads "Don't let them think its okay to bring up past mistakes of a dead black man, and talk about future potential of a white man #FuckBrockTurner; Be uncomfortable. Ask. Listen. Learn." The demonstration was held in order to bring awareness about the Black Lives Matter movement and address the double standard found in the system.
- [Blue "Support & Care for Each Other" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration on the UNT campus. The sign reads "(heart) Support & Care for each other. Black lives matter!" The demonstration was held in order to have a space for discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "Know Justice, Know Peace" poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led portrait. The sign prompts students with the question "How do you feel?", offering them to share their opinions and thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement. There are several hashtags all over the sign and mentions of the 5th and 8th amendments. At the bottom is a fist drawn with a red marker.
- [White "This Is Your Chance...How Do You Feel?" poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. The sing begins with the words "This is your chance... How do you feel?", prompting students to share their opinions and feelings regarding the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "You Are Loved" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration on the UNT campus. The sign includes hashtags and messages addressing LGBT issues. On the back of the poster are the number "11/10". The demonstration was held after the election in order to make space to discuss and reflect on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "#Black Lives Matter" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration on the UNT campus. The sign opens with the hashtag "#BlackLivesMatter" and continues on to direct people who wish to participate. It asks that no one be censored and states that "This is a continuation of the Willis Wall Demonstration" and is not "affiliated with any specific organization". The demonstration was held in order to offer a place for discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "Supporting Black Lives..." poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration. The sign has a large portion that is dedicated to pointing out issues in society and what the movement is focused on. It is signed "A biracial, criminal justice (major), woman" and dated "November 4, 2016". The demonstration was held in order to make space for discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "Spread Love, Hugs, and Drugs" poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. The sign reads "#BlackLivesMatter Spread Love, Hugs, and Drugs; 11 convictions over 700 black deaths this year DO THE MATH; It's not privilege that makes you bad. It is what you do with it. -white guy #BLM".
- [White "Trump Won, Let It Out Here & Now" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration. The main focus of the poster is to direct those who wish to participate in the demonstration. "BLACK LIVES MATTER... TRUMP WON LET IT OUT HERE & NOW" is written in large black-stencil letters, followed by the note "Everyone welcome... Do not censor anyone else's responses!" There are other smaller comments as well.
- [White "Do Not Stand Still" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration. It focuses on the political climate and Trump's election and what that means for the future and equality. The demonstration was a chance for discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [Yellow "Emotion'L Dumping Grounds" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration on the UNT campus. The sign reads "EMOTION'L DUMPING GROUNDS..." in large stenciled letters with the message "Hugs available upon request...maybe tears too" written in marker underneath. The date "11/10" is written on the back. The demonstration was held in order to offer a space for discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement after the 2016 election and other issues surrounding it.
- [Yellow "How Do You Feel? (Grab a Pen and Tell Me)" poster]
- Poster with prompt at the top "How do you feel (grab a pen and tell me)" followed by several responses below. The responses express other students' feelings around the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement and police brutality. Several hashtags are included on the poster, two have been crossed out that appear to read "#All Lives Matter" and "#Unborn Lives Matter". There is duct-tape along the top and a piece on the left side of the poster.
- [White "What Keeps You Silent?" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration on the UNT campus. The sign asks "What keeps you silent?", which is also underlined. There are three comments below, and the one in red is in response to the one in black at the bottom. The demonstration was held in order to offer a space for discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "We Are People Just Like You" poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. The main message on the sign reads "We are People just like You!! Where is the Value? #Black Lives Matter". There are five other messages and a few hashtags.
- [Orange "Being Black Should Not Be a Death Sentence" poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. The poster speaks out about the social expectations of those affected by police brutality and references the Black Lives Matter movement through hashtags.
- [White "2 Purposes" poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. The sign lists two purposes for the event "1.) Give POC a space to publicly grieve if wanted 2.) Create a space where anyone can stop and honor the lives lost and reflect on their role in the system of oppression". Comments are included beneath and above the numbered purposes and allow space for conversation. On the side is "R.I.P. Trayvon", a reference to the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
- [White "White Silence is Violence" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration. The sign has a few parts to it, first is "White Silence is Violence" which is circled, two hashtags "#Chagegonnacome" and "RIPChrisitanTaylor", and a comment "I AGREE 100%!" The demonstration was held in order to establish a space where the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it could be discussed.
- [White "If All Lives Truly Mattered..." poster]
- Poster that was used in a student led demonstration. The sign has three separate messages on it. The first is about Syrian Refugees and 'blue lives' and uses the hashtag "#Melanin". The second reads "If #bluelivesmatter doesn't offend you, but #blacklivesmatter does, then the operative word is black!". The third is a collection of three hashtags. The demonstration was meant to offer a place for discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [Yellow "The Election Exposed..." poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration. Most of the comments are longer on this sign, which includes a quote from Vince Staples. Two messages are signed, one is "PMA" and the other is "Ky Phillips", and the labels BSR and NB are included. The focus is on the election, Trump, and minorities. The demonstration was held in order to offer a space for discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "In This Time Of Darkness, We Are the Light" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration. The sign is focused on the 2016 election and the resulting social change seen in the United States. There are comments about Trump and voting and messages of solidarity.
- [White "#Michelle Shirley" poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. The poster includes hashtags and the name of Michelle Shirley, an African American woman who was shot by police in Torrance, California. There is also a quote from Vince Staples and Eryn Butler signed her comment. The demonstration was held in order to make space for discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "You Are Beautiful, You Are Loved" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration. There are large blocks of commentary and also a quote from the character Captain America. Minority groups are mentioned and a student named Eric signed his comment. The demonstration was held in order to provide a space for discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "David Joseph" poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. The sign's main message is about teenager David "Pronto" Joseph who was killed in Austin, Texas. Comments and quotes are written around the main message and several hashtags are included.
- [White "Please Take a Moment..." poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration on the UNT campus. The sign lists out the instructions of what to do with the boards and requests "no censorship". At the bottom are two hashtags, "#Black Power" and "#Be Proud of your Black Culture". The demonstration was held in order to provide a space for discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. The poster mainly reads "Hands Up! Don't Shoot! #BLM" with other students' comments and opinions. One hashtag that reads "#BACKThEBLUE" is crossed out with blue marker and followed by a comment labeling it as a defensive distraction from the real issues that inspired the Black Lives Matter movement. Other comments also address the police and one references Trump.
- [White "Color is Skin Deep, Soul is Not" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration. The sign has several different comments written all over it, including hashtags, a reference to King Leopold II's historic mistreatment of Africans, and the three women who began the movement. The demonstration was held in order to allow for a space to discuss and reflect on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "Stop Killing My People" poster]
- Poster that reads "Stop Killing My People" surrounded by other students' comments and hashtags. The sign was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration meant to bring attention to the Black Lives Matter movement and the police brutality that began it. This poster includes reference to Tamir Rice's death.
- [White "Stop Killing Us" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration. The sign reads "Stop Killing Us. Trump supporters would like to not be stereotyped due to a few members of their group. I wonder how that feels; Realize we still have a voice, we still can make change but we must come together & believe in our powers. #BLM" at the top are the letters "BSM". The demonstration was held in order to support discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [Pink "Why Don't I Matter to You?" poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. The poster features comments on the Colin Kaepernick protest and police brutality.
- [Yellow "How Do You Feel: I'm Scared to Exist..." poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. At the top is written "How do you feel?" followed by several different students' writings on the situations surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement. #BLM is included in two places on the poster.
- [Orange "Black Student Responses" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration. The sign reads "BLACK STUDENT RESPONSES" in black stencil-style letters with "NB=Accidental Non Black Response" written in marker underneath. This explains the organization of the response posters, if a poster is marked with BSR then it has Black Student Responses. The demonstration was held in order to provide a space of discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "Please Write" poster]
- Poster that has "Please write!" at the top and different people's writing below. It is in red, blue, and black ink. Students wrote down their opinions and thoughts on the recent instances of police brutality being reported in the media and the BLM movement that followed. Pieces of duct-tape are at each corner and a small amount of ink bled through to the back.
- [White "Stand Up (for Your Rights)" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration. The sign has several different messages from students and people who took part in the event and there are two hashtags at the bottom. The demonstration was held in order to provide a space for discussion and reflection about the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "Stop Telling Us to Go Back..." poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration. The sign has several different messages from students including a quote from Martin Luther King Jr and commentary about the electoral college. The demonstration was held in order to provide a space for discussion and reflection on the Black Lives Matter movement and what inspired it.
- [White "Stand Against Police Terrorism" poster]
- A student made poster that reads "STAND AGAINST POLICE TERRORISM" in red marker ink. The sign was used in a student demonstration at Willis Library in which posters were attached to the exterior wall.Pieces of duct-tape are on three corners and one side of the poster. The ink bled through to the back.
- [White "Save a Bullet, Save a Life" poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration. The sign has two black spray-painted images, one a raised fist and the other an 'A' inside of the circle of the female gender symbol. Also on the sign are comments like "Hail Satan", the number '420' over '666', and a reference to Netflix. Below this is a comment saying "Please keep it relevant". The demonstration was meant to offer a chance for discussion and time to reflect on the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "Join Us..." poster]
- Poster that was attached to the exterior wall of Willis Library during a student led demonstration. The sign reads "Join Us... Take a moment to recognize #Terrence Crutcher #Tyre Kin #Keith Scott #Terrill Thomas". The demonstration was meant to bring awareness of the Black Lives Matter movement and the incidents that inspired it.
- [White "Being Pro Black Doesn't Mean..." poster]
- Poster that was used during a student led demonstration on the UNT campus. The sign reads "The fact that people feel threatened by the statement #blacklivesmatter means we need to keep repeating it". It also includes the hashtag "#trayvonMartin", who was an African American teenager killed in 2012, and three other comments from students.
- [White "No Life Should Be Reduced to a Hashtag" poster]
- Poster that includes several different student's writings about the Black Lives Matter movement and the situations surrounding it. One comment includes a comparison of 2016 to 1916. At the top is the name Paulina La Boricua. The upper right-hand corner of the poster is ripped off and duct-tape is on the other three.