Placard worn during the Millions March NYC protest on December 13, 2014

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A white placard with a gold ribbon attached to the top, worn by Professor Sherie Randolph during a December 13, 2014 protest march organized by Millions March NYC in New York City. Centered on the front of the placard is handwritten text in black ink, green ink, red ink, and graphite that reads, [BLACK CRIME = Gang Violence / MUSLIM CRIME = Terrorism / LATINO CRIME = Illegal / Immigration / WHITE CRIME = SELF / DEFENSE / Police Crime = Heroism]. Centered on the back of the placard is handwritten text in black ink, red ink, green ink, and graphite that reads, [EMMETT / sTILL / #BLACKLIVESMATTER]. The gold ribbon has been threaded through holes punched in the top corners of the placard and knotted in place.

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