Over-The-Rhine in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Brown Bodies Bending, 2020
David Michael Butler
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2022
1. Brown Bodies Bending, 2020 Marker
David Michael Butler is an Assistant Professor of Studio Art at the Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC). He was commissioned by AAC to create this mural during renewed protest against state sanctioned violence. LaDe Richardson an AAC student assisted with the mural painting.
Butler was inspired by the included poem by Barbara Fant. "To add to the conversation surrounding #BlackLivesMatter but referencing the conversation surrounding black women. Our rage is not often activated by the #BreonnaTaylor #SandraBland or #TarikaWilson of the World. Or even the myriad amounts of violence towards black/brown trans women. And we also overlook the contributions and leadership of black women including trans women in this fight. Even though they are constantly at the frontline fighting for all Black Life. So I honor you today and hope this image sheds light on all Black womyn in this fight. Thank you!"
- David Michael Butler
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Law Enforcement • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 2020.
Location. 39° 6.509′ N, 84° 30.799′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Over-The-Rhine. Marker is on East 12th Street just west of Walnut
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Germania Building (a few steps from this marker); Crazy Cat, Crazy Quilt (within shouting distance of this marker); Energy & Grace (within shouting distance of this marker); Old St. Mary's Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ohio Military Trails (about 700 feet away); Dana Hotel (about 700 feet away); Iron Fence / Historic Boulder (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bandstand (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ, 🏳️🌈, Breonna Taylor, Sandra Bland, Tarika Wilson, transgender
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2022
2. Brown Bodies Bending, 2020
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
