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About two weeks after the death of George Floyd, artists filled a stretch of South Tryon Street in uptown Charlotte with vibrant, kaleidoscopic letters spelling out "Black Lives Matter." Nearly a year later, the mural is fading, but artists who worked on the mural say its legacy will endure for years.
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The Hope Tank is a mobile hygiene service vehicle, created by Adrienne and Emmanuel Threatt of Hope Vibes.
A YouTube video changed Adrienne Threatt’s life.
“A homeless woman was sharing about dealing with her menstrual cycle while living on the streets,” Threatt said. “And she would have to often decide whether she was going to use her limited resources to buy food that week or feminine hygiene products.”
Threatt was moved. She shared the video with friends and her husband, Emmanuel. Soon, she was moved to action with the help of Emmanuel and volunteers. They passed out feminine hygiene products to homeless women in Charlotte.
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