14% - 82% - 4% - 119
This piece represents the different types of gun violence on the Black general population in the Untied States. Each letter represents a %. 14% is the % of suicides in the “Black population”, indicated by the color white. 82% is the % of homicides in the “Black population”, indicated by the color red. 4% is the % of other deaths in the “Black population”, indicated by the color blue.119 is the total number of letters.
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77% - 19% - 4% - 119
This piece represents the different types of gun violence on the White general population in the Untied States. Each letter represents a %. 77% is the % of suicides in the “White population”, indicated by the color white. 19% is the % of homicides in the “White population”, indicated by the color red. 4% is the % of other deaths in the “White population”, indicated by the color blue. 119 is the total number of letters.
Warning: This sound contains a gunshot
Gun violence in america is increasing at an alarming rate. The media focuses on the mass shootings that seem to plague our country. But it may surprise you that mass shootings make up .1% of the total gun deaths within the Black & White populations.
The colors of the words are red white & blue the colors of the american flag. White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valor, and Blue, the color of the Chief signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice. The Black background represents death.
Gun Violence Rates
in the US
Digital Prints 30 x 20 in
Content: The Second Amendment
Typeface: Helvetica Bold
Alignment: Justified with last line aligned left.
Artist: Cheryl McBride