Ki Hong Lee

Ki Hong Lee Instagram – “A flag bearing the words “A MAN WAS LYNCHED YESTERDAY” was flown from the national headquarters of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) between 1920 and 1938 to mark the lynchings of black people in the United States.” (Photo posted) “A modern art installation has been created by African American Dread Scott, inspired by the original NAACP flag. Scott was inspired to create the flag, which reads “A MAN WAS LYNCHED BY POLICE YESTERDAY”, following the 2015 shooting of Walter Scott whilst running from a police officer in South Carolina.” #blacklivesmatter #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
Info from wikipedia. Thks to @mistterjin for sharing. | Posted on 27/May/2020 22:41:59