Unjustified Pressure
During the civil rights movement in the United States, firehoses were infamously used by law enforcement as a means to disperse and suppress peaceful protestors advocating for racial equality and civil rights.
These forceful jets of water were deployed with the intention of causing physical harm, intimidation, and to forcefully disrupt demonstrations. Their use against protestors was a brutal and violent tactic employed to deter the progress of the civil rights movement.
These incidents served as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by activists in the fight for justice and equality and the lengths to which some would go to suppress their human rights.
Despite the brutality they faced, the courage and resilience of the civil rights protestors propelled the movement forward, ultimately leading to significant advancements in civil rights legislation and shaping the course of history.
Jerome T. White’s Unjustified Pressure is a reminder of these times and a tribute to those who put themselves in harm’s way in the fight for equality.
Measures 18×18 inches in size. Offset lithograph. Limited edition. Edition size of 300 pieces. Ships signed and numbered with a certificate of authenticity.
