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Medical
COVID-19 Collection
Black History ➔ Face Mask
Identifier:
2020.145.4Description:
This face mask has elastic ear bands and is made of white cotton fabric with the phrase "Black Lives Matter" along the top. It was created during the COVID-19 pandemic by local artist Reginald James in support of the Black Lives Matter movement following the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer on May 25th, 2020. In response to Floyd's death, protests took place nationally and internationally in support of the movement, some of which resulted in riots. Because Floyd's death occurred during the COVID crisis, protesters were strongly encouraged to wear face masks when gathering, leading some individuals to create masks to support the cause.Date:
June 2020Materials:
Cotton, ElasticDimensions:
4" h 8" wCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift of Reginald JamesRelated Entities:
Reginald James (donor)Reginald James, owner of RegJames Klothing Company, is an artist, designer, and sewing and design instructor from Grand Rapids, Michigan. His designs originally featured Black leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks but in the wake of George Floyd's murder in 2020, he began designing clothing in support of Black victims of violence such as Breonna Taylor and Patrick Lyoya. Reginald James (creator)
Reginald James, owner of RegJames Klothing Company, is an artist, designer, and sewing and design instructor from Grand Rapids, Michigan. His designs originally featured Black leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks but in the wake of George Floyd's murder in 2020, he began designing clothing in support of Black victims of violence such as Breonna Taylor and Patrick Lyoya.
