Free Republic 2nd Qtr 2024 Fundraising Target: $81,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $21,998
27%  
Woo hoo!! And we're now over 27%!! Thank you all very much!! God bless.

Keyword: publicartdiversity

Brevity: Headers | « Text »
  • Mural Ignites Debate on Race, Censorship in Arizona (Mural Character's Skin Too Dark?)

    06/05/2010 6:22:17 PM PDT · by DogByte6RER · 29 replies · 969+ views
    AOL News ^ | June 5, 2010 | Hugh Collins
    Mural Ignites Debate on Race, Censorship in Arizona (June 5) -- An Arizona school mural designed to promote environmentally friendly transportation has ignited a debate about race and censorship of the arts. Officials at Miller Valley Elementary School in Prescott, Ariz., asked the painters of the mural to lighten the skin of children depicted after a city councilman denounced its prominent portrayal of ethnic minorities. Following protests, the principal apologized today for making the request. "Miller Valley made a mistake when we asked them to lighten the mural. We made a mistake," said Principal Jeff Lane. The mural shows children...