Signs of our times: Tucsonans show their support in words
Tucson has a diverse group of people and businesses. Their signs communicate change of status, hopes and fears during the coronavirus pandemic. After protests in Tucson on May 29 and May 30, in response to the killing of George Floyd, a black man in Minneapolis police custody, business owners put up signs to deter some protesters from breaking their windows. Be Kind murals were painted on plywood boards and some business owners showed their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Curves Cabaret, 2130 N Oracle Rd, on September 11, 2020.
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Downtown Kitchen and Cocktails, 135 S 6th Ave., on June 2, 2020.
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Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W Congress Street, on June 2, 2020.
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Screamery Ice Cream, 250 E. Congress St, on June 2, 2020.
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The Scented Leaf, 308 E Congress St, on June 2, 2020.
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Good Oak Bar, 316 E Congress Street, on June 2, 2020.
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Hotel Congress, 311 Congress Street, on June 2, 2020.
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The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd., on April 30, 2020.
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A sign strapped to the median at 6th Street and Campbell Avenue gives southbound motorists a little pep-talk in the COVID-19 times, April 23, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Mercado San Agustin on April 23, 2020.
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The Shelter Cocktail Lounge, 4155 E Grant Rd, on April 9, 2020.
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University Pet Clinic, 1506 N Tucson Blvd., on April 9, 2020.
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Nancy's Boondocks, 3306 N 1st Ave., on April 7, 2020.
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Jack Furrier Tire & Auto Care, 3002 N 1st Ave., on April 7, 2020.
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Hotel McCoy, 720 W Silverlake Rd., on April 7, 2020.
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Street Taco and Beer Co., 58 W Congress Street, on March 31, 2020.
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Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W Congress Street, on March 31, 2020.
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Good Oak Bar, 316 E Congress Street, on March 31, 2020.
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Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, on March 31, 2020.
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A makeshift sign is posted on a construction sign to let customers know that Martins Comida Chingona restaurant, 557 N 4th Ave., is open for business. March 20, 2020.
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Pop Cycle, 422 N 4th Ave. March 20, 2020.
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Tiny Town Gallery, 408 N 4th Ave. March 20, 2020.
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Silver Sea Jewelry, 330 N 4th Ave. March 20, 2020.
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The Book Stop, 214 N 4th Ave. March 20, 2020.
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Dairy Queen Store, 501 N 4th Ave. March 20, 2020.
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Tucson Thrift Shop, 319 N 4th Ave. March 20, 2020.
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The Rialto Theater, 318 E Congress St. March 18, 2020.
Mamta Popat
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Kelly Presnell
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