“…A contribution to truth, an array of facts, the perusal of which it is hoped will stimulate this great American Republic to demand that justice be done…though the heavens fall.” —Ida B. Wells (1862–1931)
What if each person in A Memorial Field had lived a full life?
Each elegy of a devastating scenario against unarmed Black Americans stands alone, but taken as a whole, the short narratives expose the chilling reality of the persistent racism rooted in unconstitutional law enforcement conduct. A Living Memorial calls us to find the strength to bear witness to how policy makers, media, and politicians inflate the threat level to stigmatize peaceful, humane treatment of law-abiding citizens.
