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Lightning Over Marcus David Peters Circle

The pedestal of the Robert E Lee monument in Richmond, VA has been adorned with spray paint and posters since the beginning of 2020's BLM protests. Now called Marcus David Peters Circle instead, the monument is illuminated by lightning and the lights of protestors hanging out.

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Date Taken: 06.2020
Date Uploaded: 07.2020
Photo Location: RICHMOND, Virginia, United States of America
Copyright: © Madeline Thornton