Queen City Creatives React to the Death of George Floyd

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed after being pinned to the ground by three Minneapolis police officers for nearly 9 minutes.

In the week since, protests have occurred all across the nation and globe to lament the death of George Floyd, promote the Black Lives Matter movement, and call for reform in police departments of the United States that are plagued with systematic racism.

The Twin Cities. New York City. Washington D.C. Chicago. Atlanta. Baltimore. Seattle. Los Angeles. Raleigh. Charlotte. Every corner of the country is filled with communities that are hurting. Communities who want their voices heard. Communities who need their voices heard.

We want to use our platform to help amplify those voices in any way we can, especially here in Charlotte. Over the past few days, we’ve seen an awe-inspiring amount of moving artwork, powerful photographs, images and thought-provoking words from creatives in the Queen City. And we want to share some with you.

Cynthia J. Allison | @cici_artsyhippie

 

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Sign Of The Times ?? . . . #Illustration #Drawing #artgallery #newart #arttherapy #Art #Creative #cartoon #editorial #portrait #digitaldrawing #fashionillustration #artgallery #charlotteart #characterdesign #graphicnovels #artlovers #justbreathe #artgallery #freelance #charlotteart #TattooArt #Artist #drawing #visualart #illustrator #cartoonist #originalart #blackpower #comic #digitalart #blm #artistoninstagram

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Joshua Galloway | @thecreativegent_

 

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Justice for George Floyd It’s been a very heavy last couple of days. The murder of George Floyd was absolutely sick and those four officers need to be under the prison. I needed to go out to Beatties Ford and document the people expressing their pain and peacefully protesting. Here is how my eyes saw it. After taking in that tear gas and flash bangs were thrown by CMPD. If you share any of my photographs respectfully credit me. #charlotteprotest #clt #thecreativegent #georgefloyd #blackman #storyteller #nikonshooter #minneapolis #justiceforgeorgefloyd #justiceforgeorge #beattiesford

A post shared by Joshua (@thecreativegent_) on May 30, 2020 at 6:12am PDT

*This article’s featured image was taken by Joshua Galloway.

Adrienne Threatt | @yoadrienneclt

 

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I’m so #tired lol. I’ve been trying to go cook some lunch buuuuuut ??? haven’t made it out the bed ??‍♀️. I’ve been getting a number of inbox messages. Sorry for the delay in responding. I just kinda don’t feel like it right now lol. So here it is… check in the comments for the rest…

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CLT Graffiti | @cltgraffiti

 

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(00.000000,-00.000000) . . . . #cltgraffiti #704 #charlottenc #cltgotalot #charlottesgotalot #charlotteart #streetartdaily #charlottemurals #graffiti #bikeadventures #graffitiart #instagraffiti #graffitiofclt #visitnc #blockletters #streetbombing #grafflove #throwies #throwup #graffitiletters #lettering #cltiscreative

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Clay Banks | @clay.banks

 

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Today is about spreading the message to those who didn’t get it

A post shared by Clay Banks ∆ Charlotte NC (@clay.banks) on Jun 2, 2020 at 5:42am PDT

Cole Allison | @_cityboyblues_

 

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“This is a Movement, not a Moment.” If you are going to Protest, Stay safe. If you are going to loot and riot, stay home. . . Photobombed by @toak247 . . #georgefloyd #protest #dontriot #dontlootdontshoot #clt #charlotte #march #bigworld_shotz #killersworldwide #urban_shutter #streetoftones #grittyside #photographylove #streetgrammer #ig_street #streetphotography #ourstreets #urbanphotography #streetclassic #streetvision #visualcollective #streetviews #cityphotographer #streetcapture #storyofthestreet #streetshots #street_perfection #urbangrammers #streetactivity #itendsnowclt

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JP Martinez | @diamond_blue_pearl

 

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With great power…. ?️ . . . . . #justiceforgeorgefloyd #blm #CLT #Queencity #Charlotte #protests #shotonfuji #fujifilm #spiderman #standup #justice

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Kat Sánchez Standfield | @fiberess

 

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Black Lives Matter always and forever. I’ll be using this time to read and learn while also working together with other local creatives on an art based fundraising campaign to raise donations for Black led organizations. Our hope is that by joining forces we will create a stronger impact than if we each did this on our own. My intention with this post is to inform you that this campaign is forthcoming and to get as many people as possible on board to donate and participate. Details to come but feel free to dm any questions.

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Logan Cyrus | @logancyrus

 

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Benjamin Coleman | @bdc.co

 

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Stand firm.Be Courageous.Do not be afraid. ?

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CLT Development | @cltdevelopment

 

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Anthony Hamilton | @anthonyhamiltonofficial

 

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PLEASE?

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Go Frogboy | @frogboyofficial

 

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#georgefloyd

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Meredith Connelly | @meredith.connelly

 

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DO NOT USE BLACK LIVES MATTER HASHTAG with your blackout post! #blackouttuesday should be used today to post in solidarity. —-If you simply edited your post to remove the hashtag, it will still show under the BLM feed due to the algorithm, clogging it and blocking people from receiving critical information. You must delete the post and repost without the BLM hashtags. My account will be on MUTE until 6/7 in support of the #amplifiedmelanatedvoices #amplifiedmelantedvoiceschallenge

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Stencil Spray | @stencilspray

 

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?⚖️?☮️ . . . . #stencilart #stencilartist #stencilspray #stencilstuff #stencil #streetart #graffitiart #streetartist #graffitiartist #charlotteartist #charlotteartists #spraypaintart #spraypaintartist #toughasscrew #georgefloyd #justiceforgeorgefloyd #nojusticenopeace #nojusticenopeace✊? #nojustice #georgefloyd?? #georgefloydprotest #acab #protest #protestsigns #protesters #protesting #nojusticenopeacenoracistpolice

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Queen Loany | @queenloany

 

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#createdbyqueenloany . . . Centerpiece photo used photographed by @elroysalam | quote from @erykahbadu’s 20 feet tall

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Cole Monroe | @Oh.Cole

 

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Shomari Ingram | @shotime_photography

 

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