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Mention of the Day (MOTD)
Mar 14, 2022
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Iconic Uptown Charlotte "Strange Fruit" mural, at Spirit Square near the corner of North Tryon and East 7th Streets in Uptown.

This #StrangeFruitMOTD highlights “Dammit Wesley,” a visual artist from Charlotte, NC. “One of his most iconic murals ... named ‘Strange Fruit’ is a nod to the words from the songs [popularized] by Nina Simone and Billie Holiday.

When his artwork leads to one or many powerful conversations, Wesley said it feels somewhat like mission accomplished.

'I hope whatever I do today continues to create a highway for many other artists like me to tell their stories,' Wesley said."

See his mural (and others) and learn more about his thoughts on art and activism at https://www.wcnc.com/article/life/holidays/black-history-month/iconic-u…

#StrangeFruit #artistsasactivist

"I want to express my thanks to the RFC for granting me a Carry It Forward award. Books are so expensive. The grant has really helped, so I can not worry and focus on my activism!"

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