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Senior at Sacramento State
University simulations lynching of two white men on campus grounds
From fox40.com
published December 16, 2013:
Only one word
comes to mind when you see these images posted on Instagram: disturbing.
Students got an
eyeful walking on the campus of Sacramento State University earlier in
December. Two males dangling from a tree with nooses around their necks,
portraying a time that many African Americans wish they could forget –
lynchings, all because of the color of their skin.
“I think it’s
more impactful when you use actual people, sends a stronger message that just a
painting,” said Sac State student Alexander Richmond.
That was the
message the artist wanted to get across.
An African
American woman, Christina Edwards – a senior at the university – defended her
project.
“The purpose of
this performance was to bring to light social injustices and the issue of
inequality that impacts me and my community as a whole,” Edwards said.
Edwards says she
chose to illustrate this time in history by using race reversal, in an effort
to shine new light on an old but standing matter. And says she followed all
campus procedures.
The university
doesn’t see it that way, however. University President Alexander Gonzalez released
this statement saying, in part: “The university did not approve the display,
and I want to assure everyone that I am working to address the multiple issues
raised by this incident.”
YouTube: Black Student "Lynches" Two White Men and Calls it Art!!!
YouTube: Black Student "Lynches" Two White Men and Calls it Art!!!
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