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Collected Item: “Black Lives Matter, Trans Lives Matter, Gay Lives Matter”

Give your story a title.

Black Lives Matter, Trans Lives Matter, Gay Lives Matter

What sort of object is this: text story, photograph, video, audio interview, screenshot, drawing, meme, etc.?

Instagram Screenshot

Tell us a story; share your experience. Describe what the object or story you've uploaded says about the pandemic, and/or why what you've submitted is important to you.

Tyler Coffey posted this vibrant image featuring a person holding a sign that reads "Black Lives Matter, Trans Lives Matter, Queer Lives Matter," while standing in front of a colorfully decorate van, on his Instagram account. There is also a sign on the front of the van that reads "The first pride was a riot." The person holding the sign, as well as another figure in the background, are wearing masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This photograph was posted during San Francisco's pride weekend, traditionally held the last weekend in June. Rainbow flags and other apparel items are clearly seen in the background.

Use one-word hashtags (separated by commas) to describe your story. For example: Where did it originate? How does this object make you feel? How does this object relate to the pandemic?

HST580, ASU, #sanfranciscobayarea, LGBTQ+, Pride, trans lives matter, gay lives matter, black lives matter, rainbow, equality

Enter a URL associated with this object, if relevant.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CB_OLRtBH72/

Who originally created this object? (If you created this object, such as photo, then put "self" here.)

Tyler Coffey, @morecoffeeplease

Give this story a date.

2020-06-28
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