Thoughts and Prayers

The “Thoughts and Prayers” mural reclaimed the #ThoughtsAndPrayers cliche for loved ones lost and families shattered by gun violence at the Art of Healing festival in Harlem on 8/17/19. The Art of Healing festivals are sponsored by the Manhattan District Attorney, with support from Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and dozens of arts and service organizations throughout Manhattan. The Harlem festival was co-hosted by the Living Redemption Youth Opportunity Hub and Soul Saving Station church during Harlem Week 2019.

Thoughts and Prayers

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🙏 “#thoughtsandprayers cliche’ being reclaimed in remembrance of those lost to #gunviolence. At left, a man who wrote down 3 names. At right, a mom who lost her son in October 2018 here in #Harlem.” – @explorations.media ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Grateful for @manhattanda #LivingRedemption #SoulSavingStation @galeabrewer @nypd @djtrase @adhocart @rasfotos @unionsettlement @everybody_dance_now @damionbsanders @childrensaidnyc @pillars.nyc @agminnyc @minhafofa @tunamelt.nyc #ThriveCollective and everyone who made the #WestHarlem #ArtOfHealing festival possible. @nyculture @nyccouncil @nycityserve @NYCService @nycyouth #neonarting @nycmayorsfund @whereuatro @uywi @bsblkid

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