Graffiti is more than spray paint during political moments

By Aiyana Kirk, North News Intern

When traveling through Minneapolis, it’s easy to spot graffiti. Consider the images and messages, and a traveler may get a sense of the city’s history.

In the summer of 2020, George Floyd’s likeness popped up all around the city after his murder by a police officer. Since January, graffiti protesting President Trump, his immigration policy, and the murder of two protesters by ICE agents brought color and protest to city streets.

A large piece of graffiti that reads “ICE GO HOME” is currently painted on a building along Washington Avenue in North Minneapolis. 

“Getting your message across, that’s

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