The City of St. Petersburg unveiled a “Black Life Matters Mural” on a city street, similar to D.C.’s.
A mural in St. Pete’s black community on a sparsely traveled avenue does not have the same impact.
The location does not convey a commitment to the principles of Black Lives Matters by Mayor Kriseman and council members.
Yet, the mural proclaiming the value of black life was painted on an avenue in the black community where residents clearly understand their importance and, more importantly, know others in criminal justice, city administration and the larger community may not share the same belief.
Shame on you to the decision-makers for its placement and their less than stellar commitment to the real issues that impact black lives — police body cams, education, economic development, employment, housing, health care, etc.
