Canada: Street artists paint Toronto's 'Graffiti Alley' amid protests

Dozens of street artists in Toronto, Cana have blanketed city’s famous Graffiti Alley in shes of black and grey to show solidarity with anti-racism protesters. death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25 has triggered demonstrations and protests across world. Floyd, an African American citizen lost his life after a Caucasian police officer knelt on his neck for nine minutes, suffocating him to death.

'Paint City Black'

project aimed at raising awareness about racial discrimination also features names of Black men and women who lost ir lives in 2020. According to reports, initiative, dubbed as “Paint City Black,” saw nearly 40 artists using mainly black and white paint to create murals of George Floyd, Martin Lur King Jr. and or prominent Black figures. event took place at alleyway, locate between McDougall Lane and Augusta Avenue in Major Canian city.

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One of most prominent murals is that of Floyd’s face. painting shows Floyd’s mouth covered with a blackish grey band on which his last words, “I can’t brea” are written. Showing his support for late Floyd, artist has written, "We can hear you” in backdrop of Floyd's face. 

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This comes as 'Black Lives Matter' street mural on 16th Street NW can w be seen on Google maps. According to international media reports, street was painted in huge yellow block letters on June 5 as anti-racism protestors took to US streets. 

George Floyd's tragic death has angered millions across world. Several protestors also converged outside White House in Washington shouting "Black Lives Matter" and "I can't brea". focus of protests is alleged institutional bigotry and consequent brutality in American police forces. Meanwhile, several police squs also joined protestors in order to express ir stand against police brutality and racism. 

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