To the Mayor of Tuscaloosa and the City Council Members:

Although no mural can take the place of policy changes formulated to address systemic racism in our city, we believe that public art makes a difference. It creates a highly visible source of inspiration and a public acknowledgement of the pain inflicted by racism. It makes a strong statement of commitment to change. It does not substitute for change, but it proclaims that the City of Tuscaloosa values racial justice and is not shy about saying so publicly. We look forward to seeing progress toward the installation of a mural proclaiming that Black Lives Matter.

Signed,
Qadeem Hassan and Jude Weaver