Jason Lazarus, Stephanie Syjuco & Siebren VersteegPublic_Public_Address: A Nationwide Virtual Protest
Storefront display, organized by Jason Lazarus, Stephanie Syjuco, and Siebren Versteeg.
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Public_Public_Address: A Nationwide Virtual ProtestPublic_Public_Address is an ongoing, 24/7, national virtual protest in support of and in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. The ongoing protest stream features video submissions of both supporters who are unable to place themselves at physical risk and those who can protest in person.
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