Love,and a safespace to learn is a feeling that this mural gave us.Please help us keep it!
Pocomoke High School, located in Pocomoke City, Md is a place full of a diverse group of students. Even though the world showed us hate from a young age. The administration, teachers, and etc always showed us love, and that being different is okay.
Everyday we’d fear for our safety because of the simple fact of us being African American or because of how we were considered a minority. We’d take precautions just to make it home safely. We’d teach our kids not to wear the hoods of our jacket over our head in public. Or that if we are stopped by the police to comply, and that if somebody is following you run and don’t stop. At Pocomoke High School we didn’t have to worry about these things because they made sure that we all felt comfortable in our own unique skin. If we needed to talk to somebody in regards to these problems or in regards to our mental health. The amount of listening ears was endless, and the amount of love that could’ve been given was plentiful.
This mural is a symbol of support, peace, and love, and it made us feel as though we were safe. Safe in a place that accepted everyone no matter you’re gender or ethnicity. Pocomoke High always strived to make everyone feel included. So, please don’t take our mural away. Vote to help us keep it. Or if you don’t feel comfortable voting share this. So, the conversation of equality in our school system will continue. Have a blessed day
Updates
September 26, 2021
The administration remains silent about the mural despite our constant pressure. Call the school office today to demand they explain why they want to remove a symbol of our safety. Post the link to this petition on your Facebook timeline right now to keep this conversation visible.
September 26, 2021
The response to this campaign shows how much this mural means to our community. Now we need to turn this energy into action by sending an email to your local representative to demand they protect this space.
Reached 100 supporters
September 26, 2021
40 Comments
As an educator, I believe that we have picked a side…we have chosen the side of love and support for all.
Seeing this mural really touched me. I graduated 5 years ago and it’s really good to see schools welcoming kids of ALL ethnicity and making them feel loved and cared about.
I graduated from Pocomoke High in 2003 and this mural means so much to me.This mural symbolizes unity,peace,and love.
Everyone should feel safe going to school. Not all children have a supportive home and school should be a safe place they can let their guard down a little bit. This world is tough enough for them to be afraid to be themselves while learning how to navigate life.
I think that is a very nice thing the school did. I think the students need to read it every time the pass it. Because it shows so much I see peace, love and it represent it doesn't matter what skin color your voice matters
Sounds like this is a positive force in the school!
It wouldn’t make sense to take down a mural that ain’t hurting anyone, disliking it means you have a deeper dislike or hatred towards what it stands for.
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Love,and a safespace to learn is a feeling that this mural gave us.Please help us keep it!
Pocomoke High School, located in Pocomoke City, Md is a place full of a diverse group of students. Even though the world showed us hate from a young age. The administration, teachers, and etc always showed us love, and that being different is okay.
Everyday we’d fear for our safety because of the simple fact of us being African American or because of how we were considered a minority. We’d take precautions just to make it home safely. We’d teach our kids not to wear the hoods of our jacket over our head in public. Or that if we are stopped by the police to comply, and that if somebody is following you run and don’t stop. At Pocomoke High School we didn’t have to worry about these things because they made sure that we all felt comfortable in our own unique skin. If we needed to talk to somebody in regards to these problems or in regards to our mental health. The amount of listening ears was endless, and the amount of love that could’ve been given was plentiful.
This mural is a symbol of support, peace, and love, and it made us feel as though we were safe. Safe in a place that accepted everyone no matter you’re gender or ethnicity. Pocomoke High always strived to make everyone feel included. So, please don’t take our mural away. Vote to help us keep it. Or if you don’t feel comfortable voting share this. So, the conversation of equality in our school system will continue. Have a blessed day
Updates
September 26, 2021
The administration remains silent about the mural despite our constant pressure. Call the school office today to demand they explain why they want to remove a symbol of our safety. Post the link to this petition on your Facebook timeline right now to keep this conversation visible.
September 26, 2021
The response to this campaign shows how much this mural means to our community. Now we need to turn this energy into action by sending an email to your local representative to demand they protect this space.
Reached 100 supporters
September 26, 2021
40 Comments
I saw the mural online & think it's beautiful that the school was supportive of the people represented by the mural. Not everyone feels like they belong or are accepted, & things like this mural help people who feel alienated in their own area. I went to school in Wicomico Co. but I am proud of our Worcester Co. neighbors for standing up to protect this artwork & what it stands for.
As an educator, I believe that we have picked a side…we have chosen the side of love and support for all.
Seeing this mural really touched me. I graduated 5 years ago and it’s really good to see schools welcoming kids of ALL ethnicity and making them feel loved and cared about.
I graduated from Pocomoke High in 2003 and this mural means so much to me.This mural symbolizes unity,peace,and love.
Everyone should feel safe going to school. Not all children have a supportive home and school should be a safe place they can let their guard down a little bit. This world is tough enough for them to be afraid to be themselves while learning how to navigate life.
I think that is a very nice thing the school did. I think the students need to read it every time the pass it. Because it shows so much I see peace, love and it represent it doesn't matter what skin color your voice matters
Sounds like this is a positive force in the school!
It wouldn’t make sense to take down a mural that ain’t hurting anyone, disliking it means you have a deeper dislike or hatred towards what it stands for.
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I saw the mural online & think it's beautiful that the school was supportive of the people represented by the mural. Not everyone feels like they belong or are accepted, & things like this mural help people who feel alienated in their own area. I went to school in Wicomico Co. but I am proud of our Worcester Co. neighbors for standing up to protect this artwork & what it stands for.