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I made a monument for global warming because i feel it is not talked about enough and its such a huge issue. currently sea levels are rising due to this issue and its causing problems for the environment. I'd place it in times square because there are a lot of people from New York and tourists in that area and it would reach a lot of people.

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Ever since Covid-19 started, life has become worse. Online classes, quarantine, and hate towards my parents. I thought online classes would be better because you’re more free, but that is totally not true. On December 9th, 2021, my grandmother got targeted because she’s Asian. The attackers left her a blue eye and scratches all over her head. She recovered from the Hospital but, she did not recover from the nightmare the attackers left her. I wanted to put this monument in Chinatown because I want people to be a upstander instead of being a bystander, watching someone get beaten up or even killed.

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Well, I chose to do a Native American monument since native Americans were people who meant no harm to us Americans and were looking for peace. Just that people just disrespected them since they gave us the land that we can use but is no longer theirs since we took over America and I'd like to show that the reason we have homes and places we can go to each day and experience new place's.

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I choose my grandfather because he died of covid and havent got to see him since covid started. There would be so much about him. for example he was a redskins fan he would work 24/7 trying to pay bills and doing everything for our and his family.My grandfather was very caring,He was just like my Best friend

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 Saskia Zell-Yaffe -  Suicide Awareness Memorial

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 Saskia Zell-Yaffe -  Suicide Awareness Memorial

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This memorial is for suicide awareness and for the hundreds of thousands of people who commit suicide each year in the world. In 2020 45,979 Americans died by suicide and everyday approximately 125 Americans die by suicide. In the US there is one suicide death every 11.5 minutes, one attempt every 27.5 seconds and for 15 to 24 year old Americans suicide is the third leading course of death. While people know what suicide is and most people don't how much it happens. People don't like to talk about it and a lot schools tend to refrain from educating their students on this topic. More than 50 percent of people who die by suicide in America suffer from major depression. In America we need more mental health awareness and suicide prevention/ awareness. I dedicate this memorial to all people that have died by suicide, may they rest in peace finally.

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I would like to create a memorial about the people who helped during Covid. The message I want the memorial to convey is how doctors risked their lives and helped people who had Covid. The audience for this memorial would be the Doctors. Doctors helped out a lot of people during Covid and are still helping people. I think this should be put up somewhere by a hospital so the doctors can know how much people are thankful and appreciate them. I chose this because Covid is another event that was very important and still is because people are still getting sick from being so close to other people. Some people might not care about it as much as before because Covid was a very big situation but it has calmed down a bit.

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I chose to do a memorial of Mama Jen because she inspired me to garden more. Also since insects are killing our trees and produce we could use more gardeners helping out. I would want to put this up at girls club or any community garden in the lower east side because Mama Jen is a Indian helpful person who likes to inspire everyone to garden or consider gardening as a hobby.

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I chose the make this because hate crimes in America has left so many people dead or injured.its been like this for years and years and I want to be the change I want to see in the world- ghandi. I want to hang this in union square for lots of people to see. I want to see less people hurt for who they are and what they can't change about there selves - YUSEF DIARRA

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Amina - Cultural discrimination memorial

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Amina - Cultural discrimination memorial

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I chose to make this collage because I’ve seen and experienced many different kinds of cultural discrimination. My collage is of different foods around the world united in one piece. Food is something that everyone can bond over, so I chose to unite different people by using food. My hope is that people will be more respectful towards other cultures, and that my collage will help people do just that. I want for people who have hurt others with their actions against different cultures to change their thinking and change their perspective of things to think about the similarities they have with others instead of differences.

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This monument is for Covid 19.  I chose this because this was a virus that was and still is going around and has affected many people all over the world. A lot of people had passed away from covid. This is a picture of covid with three vaccines going in to it. This monument should be placed in front a hospitals to remind people that in order for all of us to overcome this virus we have to get the vaccines to protect each and everyone of us.

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I choose this momentum mainly ,because I liked the civil war and history a lot and I felt like something more United had to be included instead of it being just about Lincoln instead it was about the union uniting against the confederate ,and that Lincoln and union generals soldiers and people living in the union who were helping in the fight and freed men helping uniting the fight against the confederate

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I choose this event because the U.S. inflicted horrible war crimes on the filipino population and most people don't know about it, and if they do they do not know it as the Philippines war for independence. This was a very important war for the Philippines because after hundreds of years as being a colony of Spain finally Spain gave up the territory and immediately after the U.S. wanted control.

This memorial could change peoples opinions and reveal tragedies that occurred just so one country could control other people.

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a statue of laika in a space ship with planets

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I chose to do a memorial for Laika the dog. Laika was a dog that died going to space. This was really unfair for Laika, because they knew that she would die when she went to space. I believe that animals also have rights, just like people. This memorial would change perspectives on people who test animals and use them for horrible things, and people who don't appreciate living things. When making this, I also thought about how animals die everyday, just to make us humans happy. More people should think about how animals are sacrificed, when they live a life like us. We should appreciate nature and we shouldn't throw away life. Not only animals, but also plants and humans. “Work with animals is a source of suffering to all of us. We treat them like babies who cannot speak. The more time passes, the more I'm sorry about it. We shouldn't have done it ... We did not learn enough from this mission to justify the death of the dog.” ( I couldn’t find the person who said it)

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This is a memorial for my great grandfather. Because to me he was a hero. Even though him and my grandmother had the same skin color every still had discriminated him for being Puerto Rican. But no matter what they said that didn't stop him from having a family with her. Not just for that but also for him being there for me whenever I needed him to be there. I am so glad I got to meet him before he passed away. Because he had gave me the best childhood experience. This might help others mixed families to feel proud and realize that no matter what they are family. Also this may open others eyes if they are still against mixed families.

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This is a hospital with a vaccine statue. The reason I choose this is because covid has been here for 2 years and a lot of people have lost family members or loved ones because of it. The reason I choose to draw a vaccine is so people can i get it and save others or loved ones

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Bronze statue of my Uncle Taylor and Uncle Keith, on a park bench, with a plaque.

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Artist's statement

This monument depicts my great uncle and his partner, along with artifacts of their careers.

Location: This monument would be located in place of a regular park bench in front of Boston University's art college, where my great uncle attended school. There would be lots of foot traffic in this location. I planned this statue to be on a bench so people can sit beside them and interact with the monument.

Why did you chose this particular place, event, or individual?  I chose them because they both died of AIDS in the 1980s and 90s, early in the AIDS crisis. Both of their deaths really impacted a lot of people, such as their friends, family and colleagues. I interviewed my grandmother for this project to learn more about their lives.

How might the memorial change perspectives on the subject? I think that this memorial could help spark interest in younger people who weren't alive during the early AIDS epidemic to do their own research about the impact of AIDS. The details in the monument (Uncle Taylor's sewing box because he was a costume designer and Uncle Keith's flight attendant's uniform and suitcase) can help people realize that all people who have died of AIDS aren't just numbers, they are actual people. The plaque beside this bench would have Taylor and Keith's names and information about their lives, along with information about the impact of the AIDS crisis both then and now.

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This is a monument for Covid-19. The reason why i chose this is because it is really important the way it has affected everyone in some type of way. The first case was on December 31st 2019 but it wasn't that big of a deal until March 13, 2020. It had everyone locked in the house because of how much of a rick it was/is too leave the house. Lots of lives were lost due to covid and its honestly really sad too see and hear. So i believe this memorial would not only remind people what we went through and are still going through today, but also remind everyone that they aren't alone and we are all in this together.

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Mason- 36th street subway station shooting memorial

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Mason- 36th street subway station shooting memorial

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This is the mass shooting that took place in the 36th street subway station. I chose this because gun violence in NYC needs to stop. This shooting injured many people who were just trying to travel on the subway. It’s sad because this city is supposed to be wonderful, joyful, beautiful and so much more but instead it’s a city full of crimes and people can’t even walk outside without getting shot at. This memorial should let people know how dangerous these shootings can be and how bad they are in this city.

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Artist Statement: I made this memorial to bring more awareness to school shootings or any other public shootings of any kind. My memorial  will be a historical place for people to visit, to remember the tragedy. School should be a safe place for learning, not a place where you should be fearful that classmates will bring guns and have the possible chance of losing their life. My memorial will be a large statue outside of Stone Douglass Highschool for a reminder of what happened that day.

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Britney León - June Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month 

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Britney León - June Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month 

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Why did you chose this particular place, event, or individual?
I chose June Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month for two particular reasons. One of those reasons is my sister's grandfather. Although he isn't my grandfather, I know how much it would mean to my sister and him for choosing this event. Her grandfather is a person living with Alzheimer's. Whenever I see her speak of him, I notice the sadness in her  eyes. The second reason is the meaning of the flower. Speaking for myself, when I drew flowers the colors were blue for petals and yellow for the middle. Up until last year I learned the true meaning of this flower.
How might the memorial change perspectives on the subject?
Many know of Alzheimer's but don't notice the pain many go through and how it could quickly reach them or their loved ones. This memorial is dedicated to those  people who are living with Alzheimer's, their family members living with Alzheimer's, and to form a community. This community is about finding a cure to help out. It can be verbally, with an action, even just supporting by standing at events, or from a far.
This memorial shows flowers in the ground with writing (both carved in) with the words "Forget-Me-Not." Anyone should and will see it while walking around in places like Jackson Square.

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this is dedicated to Elliot caldwell. he was a 23 year old that was shot in lower east side near avenue c on April 14 2016. he had a 3 year old son and it's sad to know that some day he will end up knowing what happened to his dad. Elliot was known by a lot of people in campos plaza. Elliot always had a good heart. he was nice to me, my family, and everyone in our community. we already have a memorial of him. its a spray paint of him.but i would like to add another memorial just to keep him name with us. i chose to right his nickname"nugget" and put it right outside of my building so everyone in campos can see it.

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Slava Medvedenko was a basketball player with the LA Lakers, and he was very successful. I chose him for my monument because, when the war started in Ukraine, he sacrificed a successful career to go defend his country and provide counselling and sporting opportunities to children. I saw a news service where they showed him teaching basketball to kids, even in the dark caused by a blackout from the war, using cell phone lights to continue learning. He is also serving in the military because he wants to defend his people. He sold his 2 championship rings to give money to help Ukrainian kids. He said that now he is more mature, and he realizes how people and love are more important than success with the NBA.

I hope that when people view this monument they realize that Slava is a hero, and he sacrificed his career to help his people. He stepped in the line of danger like a brave solder, fearless and dedicated.

Slava reminds people that many men are courageous, and they put family and friends ahead of their lives, to protect them. Even with their own life.

I would put this monument in a famous stadium specifically one where NBA players would play, because I hope people will pass this monument every day and think about all the good that Slava is doing in the world.

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Monument to Covid-19 First Responders- Katie Lynn Germosen 

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Monument to Covid-19 First Responders- Katie Lynn Germosen 

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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11NauNs3FfKifZHRhHMB_oGk9ElHiMis7dShQF5-2JhM/edit

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This memorial is dedicated to Vincent Chin was an Asian American who got killed as a hate act in Detroit. The horrible way he died was how Vincent Chin was beaten to death with a baseball bat in Detroit by two white men who never served jail time. Why I chose glasses is that was the glasses he used to wear and I feel that it would symbolize him.

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I chose this topic because I feel like people should know that we live in a violent world and you should spend time with them. You don't know what's gonna happen next so spend as much time with your family. I'm doing this to honor my dying from street violence and i didn't spend a lot of time with him.

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I chose this memorial because I think that dogs should be very appreciated. I think this because I feel like after someones dog dies they only care for a few mo

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I chose this memorial because I think that dogs should be very appreciated. I think this because I feel like after someones dog dies they only care for a few months about them. This memorial can change peoples perspective because every day of the year a dog dies they can visit this memorial and put a rose or a candle to honor them.

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My monument is a structure to prevent police officers from committing police brutality. The reason I chose to create a statue of a badge is because it shows the true motive a police officer should have, Authority, Trust, and Respect. Having this monument will remind them that they shouldn’t resort to violence. I would put this statue by a police station because that’s where police officers usually can be found. This statue might change their perspectives on police brutality because it shows the true meaning of the badge they wear everyday, it also demonstrates how they should treat other civilians.

- Abid Miah

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The quote means that if you live by anything like or love you die by it it can be drugs guns or knives you will die my that and i will like to hang this in the middle of 10st because there a lot of violence such as weapons and rape.

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This monument is made for women who were standing up for the woman movement that started in 1846 this street represents/ shows where people protested about woman's rights or at least there rights to abortion this memorial will be held at Seneca falls, New York

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Why did you  choose the particular place, event or individual?

I chose union square because I have noticed that union square is where a lot of people are and go and it's also where a lot of tourists are. i also picked anne frank because i feel like she wasn't talked alot about in a while so i think more people should learn about and know her but even though she didn't make a big impact of the world she still helped people know about what happened during the Holocaust and what she experencied.

How might their memorial change perspectives on the subject?

i feel like it might change how people thought about the Holocaust and they could see how they were treated especially  when they were tagged and when they were caught and sent to concentration camp.

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This monument is made mainly for Kayla Rolland who was killed at the age of 6 by a first grader classmate. The spots on the wall are all the kids who died, and the ladder is used to climb up and touch the fingerprints of the dead children which can create a sad reaction. The hero's who saved someone in a school shooting are put on the bottom where they could write their signatures. There are also awards for the hero's who passed when trying to save someone. (This will be in Texas, Uvalde where most school shooting happen)

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Anesa Hajdinagic-Type One Diabetes Monument

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Anesa Hajdinagic-Type One Diabetes Monument

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I chose to do a monument on type one diabetes because I feel like there is not so much recognition of what it is and how much it is compared to type two. Also I wanted to give some appreciation to what people who have type one have to go through everyday for the rest of their lives. I chose it to be placed on the ground so people could just come across it and see it instead of having to come visit it. I think this would change people's perspectives in what people have to go through and the differences between type one and type two diabetes.

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I chose to create a monument dedicated to school shootings because after all the school shootings that have happened in America, no true change to prevent the shootings has been done. This monument stands as an acknowledgment and a representation of neglect to the students who were victims in these shootings. I hope that people viewing this monument will feel sorrowful, maybe even motivated to make a difference as well. I also hope that the monument puts into perspective that the people who died in shootings aren't just numbers and statistics, they are real people just like us who had their hopes and dreams taken away by a bullet. The way people can interact with the monument is by walking around it and viewing. The people who are viewing it would be the government officals of Austin Texas since Texas has the highest rate of school shootings and it would be infront of Texas's government.

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I chose to put this in Tompkins square park because it will be seen there and I really want people to see this. I think that people should look at this and remember the good times. I hope to target everyone who had been affected by cancer because I know it is hard to lose someone to cancer.

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This memorial is dedicated to my grandma and grandpa in Malta, a tiny island in the Caribbean. During World War 2 before they immigrated to America, the Nazi's sent in bomber jets to Malta to destroy incoming Cargo with food and goods to starve out the Maltese people. My grandma told me stories of the war and how when she was a little kid she used to have to hide in bomb shelters because of the Nazi's. They had to ration food and water. I dedicate this memorial drawing to the bravery and strength of my great-grandparents.

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This is a monument to honor the lives lost at the club Q, but also to bring awareness and light to violence against the lgbtq+ community, and all the lives lost due to that violence. This is a place for reflection over events that have happened, and a calm for all the lives lost. This plaque is placed here on this pillar to represent the meaning of this monument.

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I chose what happened after and before 9/11 also, during 9/11 protest because ever since 9/11 happened Muslims are getting attacked, getting harmed, getting called "terrorist", they aren't allowed to do certain stuff, or they can't even pray in peace at a mosque where their suppose to feel safe because non Muslims are coming and bombing the mosque. For example, a lot of mosques were ruined because of Islamophobia, or when a Muslim is walking down the street they're getting harmed and attacked, or even in school teachers would be racist to a Muslim student just because their Muslim or they'd won't be fair to that student or give fair grades just because their Muslim. I did this to show that just from one tragic event it doesn't mean Muslims are "terrorist" "bombers" or they may "cause another" 9/11.

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I chose this specific subject because it was very recent and a lot of people died just because someone did not like the color of their skin. It was very unreasonable and very sad and just sickening. I feel people might see this and just notice how hard other people have it and see it very much mattress what you do to people because things like this would happen in their everyday life getting harassed, hurt or just wrongly accused because of racism.

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I chose Welles Crowther because he is a real hero. He put other people's lives over his own during the 9/11 attacks. He worked on the 104th floor of the south tower, and when the tower got hit he immediately started to help people. He carried a woman down 17 flights until he reached the firefighters on the 61st floor. Instead of saving himself he decided to go back and save 18 more people before the tower collapsed. I think peoples perspective might change on Welles himself because of what he did and how he helped people instead of saving himself. It shows people that there is still good in the world and that there are people who put others over themselves.

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Memorial for Stubby and Cher Ami By, Kayla Brito

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Memorial for Stubby and Cher Ami By, Kayla Brito

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I would bet that you have never heard of "Black Wall street" have you? Well in 1921 a town called Greenwood, also known as "Black Wall Street", was burned and bombed leaving 10,000 people homeless, and causing 31 million dollars in damage. I want this memorial to be shown on Wall Street so people passing by can see the progress made and how much was taken away.

I want this small replica of the town to show that despite all the laws fighting against them they built a rich and prospering town, and that it changes your perspective of this town. so that you can see past the tragedy and see how much they progressed against the system of oppression.

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Memorial for Stonewall and LGBTQ+ activism 

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Memorial for Stonewall and LGBTQ+ activism 

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Explain why you chose this particular place, event, or individual.

I chose to represent what the stonewall riots accomplished. They made it so that LGBTQ+ people got more respect and were represented more in the media. I made it so that the flag was not fully colored to show how people’s perspectives are still biased. I made the background quite dull to show how much more needs to be done until there can be equality, but the people are very colorful to show the hope people have.

How might this memorial change perspectives on the subject?

It is on the side of our school because that is an everyday place people walk by everyday, which is the goal because I want it to be seen by people everyday. This is because I want people to see it a lot so that they can see the message over time. The goal is to show people that no matter how you identify, we are all equal. I want it to change the perspective of all the homophobic people, at this school mainly, and even if it doesnt change their perspective, I want it to be there to show them that there are LGBTQ+ people, and they have to get over it.

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I chose to put this memorial in Little Italy, Manhattan because that is where lots of people walk around there and admire. I want those who see this memorial to feel that these were innocent Asian Americans who were just minding their own business before they got their life taken away. Some Asian Americans who experienced hate crimes still live with that situation engraved in their minds. I want them to feel sorry for these people who got assaulted just because of who they are. People can place flowers in front of the marble stands or just look at the memorial. I just want people who look at this memorial to acknowledge the fact that we live in a society where people of certain communities are not protected by the government. It is even worse when those in power are fueling hatred too. We deserve the right to be protected and not just let this violence to continue.

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I chose to do a memorial on this topic because we need to stop hate crimes. Hate crimes are a big deal because people are being killed for living their own lifestyle or being a different race. This memorial will help fight hate crimes by showing what happens when crimes of hate are committed. Nobody should be or feel threatened for who they are. Everyone should be able to live how they want to live without their being a problem. I hope people will understand that other people should not judge people for being who they want to be, or who they were born as, or what race they are. Just because people are different from you there should be no problem with that because every single person on the planet is different from the other.