Social Justice on City Walls

social justice (noun): the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities

Chicago is known for depicting its history and struggles through murals all over the city. Many of these murals deal with themes such as freedom, justice and equality. Bringing to light social issues, these murals are hard to miss and in a way become a crucial part of the neighborhood and community which they are part of.

Sírvales - Jeff Zimmerman

((the right to receive an education))

Increíbles Las Cosas Q'Se Ven - Jeff Zimmerman

((roots of the immigrant community - the right to have equal opportunities))

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((the fight for equal opportunities))

Wall of Hope - Yollacalli Arts Reach

((the fight for equal rights and opportunities))

Gulliver en el pais de las Maravillas - Jonathan Swift

((breaking free from societal restrictions and barriers))

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((the right to equal education opportunities))

The Spirit of Hyde Park - Astrid Fuller

((the fight for justice))

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((the past of injustice))

The Spirit of Hyde Park - Astrid Fuller

((the need for civil liberties FOR ALL))

Under City Stone - Caryl Yasko

(("a river of humanity, a stream of some kind, all flowing into the city of Chicago" for equal opportunities))

Unknown - Chicago Public Art Group

((the fight for justice NOW))