Artists Transform Swastika Graffiti into Friendly Works of Street Art
Instead of the community having to look at ugly hate symbols every day, this team of artists is making sure that they see cute animal and plant illustrations.
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Judge Sentences Teen Vandals to Reading Books About Racism - and It Apparently Worked
After a group of teenagers vandalized a historic black schoolhouse, an attorney opted to use it as a teaching opportunity rather than punishment as usual.
After Recovering From Suicide Attempt, Man Now Finds Joy in Erasing Hateful Graffiti
This Ohio businessman is finding peace and healing by powerwashing away hateful graffiti on his city streets—and he's doing it free of charge.
People Use Chalk to Write Plant Names on Sidewalks to Help People Connect With Nature - 'More Than Weeds'
In the UK and France, sidewalk chalk is being used by rebel botanists breaking street-chalking laws to label wild plants and flowers growing through cracks.
Banksy Drops Off Superhero Nurse Artwork at Hospital in UK With a Thank You Note
Banksy droped off an art piece that is inspiring the world with its superhero nurse theme, in gratitude to NHS Southampton General Hospital in England.
City Keeps Mysterious Plaques on Park Benches Because People Are Loving the Hilarity
Calgary moved quickly to remove prank bench plaques installed anonymously in Bowmont Park. Then the public demanded them back.
Neighbors Clean Up Vandalism Before Family Returns From Vacation
When Heidi Russell awoke to find racial slurs spray painted on her neighbor's house, she wasn't about to let them return in time to see it.
Artist Uses Miles of Yarn to Create Field of Color Over Abandoned Tennis Court
Instead of vandalizing building walls and facing hefty city fines, this young artist decided to use a more community-friendly medium.
South Carolina Teens Fight Racist Vandalism With Positive Message
After racist graffiti showed up outside a Rock Hill high school, three art students showed the town their true colors Monday afternoon painting a message of equality.
Turning Graffiti into a Public Art Education Program
Philadelphia's mural art project has changed the face of the city from grim and gloomy to colorful, cultural and spirited. As a bonus, the kids who have joined the program to paint the run-down walls of urban buildings racked up a 100% record of graduating from high school.
Mexico Asked Graffiti Artists To Paint An Entire Town - Joy Was the Result
The Mexican government asked a crew specializing in graffiti to transform a downtrodden town... The result was more than just a new coat of paint.
Posse of "Graffiti Grannies" Tag The Town Alongside Master Spray Painters
This bunch of seniors, armed with spray paint, turn bland walls into bright murals with their street art.
Erasing Hate: He Found His Purpose by Wiping Out Hateful Graffiti in His City
This Canadian has dedicated his life to cleaning up hateful and racist graffiti anywhere it pops up —and now "Erasing Hate" has become a movement.
New Yorkers Unite to Scrub Off Hateful Graffiti on Subway Car
Luckily for these subway passengers, Sharpie can easily be removed with the help of tissues and hand sanitizer.
Berlin Senior Uses Spray Paint to Turn Swastikas into Hearts
70-year-old Irmela Schramm will not stand by and leave hateful propaganda in the streets – that's why she brings spray paint with her wherever she goes.
Volunteers Transform Bleak City Schoolyard Into Breathtaking Cafe (WATCH)
On Monday morning, students at a severely under-performing public high school got a morale boost with a welcome tsunami of color in a drab courtyard .
Woman Donates $20,000 to Repair Anne Frank Memorial
Dena Gray believes in taking action against hate – even if comes with a $20,000 price tag.
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