Author: Les James

Graffiti covering a tall monument with man on horse

Exhibits / Poetry

June 18, 2021

by Les James · Published June 18, 2021

How Protest Artists Transformed Whitewashed History

In her poem and photo exhibit, Les James reflects on how protest artists transformed the Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond, Virginia and spoke back to history.

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