The city-sponsored mural says 'more justice, more peace' and is the work of 17 artists.
People look at the More Justice More Peace Mural created by 17 artists on display to raise awareness of injustices suffered by Black and Indigenous people and other people of colour at Bastion Square in Victoria, B.C., on Friday.
Manak said in a statement part of the mural includes the acronym ACAB, which is commonly held to mean “All Cops Are Bastards” or “All Cops Are Bad.” “This is supposed to be something that will initiate and challenge perspectives,” she said in an interview. The mural is the work of 17 artists and is meant to raise awareness of injustices suffered by Black and Indigenous people and others. It has been in place for about two weeks.
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