Peace In the Streets Banner Project
Amidst an Increase in Violence, Oakland Artists Beautify International Boulevard to Promote Peace
Violence is on the rise in Oakland. From January to April of 2020 there were 14 homicides in Oakland. In 2021, there were 47 homicides in the same time period.
To address this dramatic increase in violence, artists and activists will unveil a public art installation along International Boulevard (formerly East 14th Street). Starting June 26th, the Peace In The Streets Neighborhood Beautification Project will install 52 street pole banners featuring 100 unique images dedicated to beautifying East Oakland and uplifting the voices of community members impacted by gun violence.
“Art has the power to change minds, and reprogramming our minds with positive and loving messaging is vitally needed in our community,” explains Tanya Dennis, one of the project’s core organizers, and Board Chair for Adamika Village’s #StopKillingOurKids movement.
To address this dramatic increase in violence, artists and activists will unveil a public art installation along International Boulevard (formerly East 14th Street). Starting June 26th, the Peace In The Streets Neighborhood Beautification Project will install 52 street pole banners featuring 100 unique images dedicated to beautifying East Oakland and uplifting the voices of community members impacted by gun violence.
“Art has the power to change minds, and reprogramming our minds with positive and loving messaging is vitally needed in our community,” explains Tanya Dennis, one of the project’s core organizers, and Board Chair for Adamika Village’s #StopKillingOurKids movement.
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