All Black Lives Matter’ Crosswalks Unveiled in Dallas on MLK Day – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Crosswalks painted at six southern Dallas neighborhoods were dedicated on Monday, in recognition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday.

The City of Dallas dedicated painted crosswalks emblazoned with the phrase "All Black Lives Matter."

The crosswalks are located at six intersections along Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Al Lipscomb Way:

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Al Lipscomb Way and S Harwood St

Al Lipscomb Way and Malcolm X Blvd

Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Colonial Ave

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Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Jackson Blvd

Crosswalks painted at six southern Dallas neighborhoods will be dedicated on Monday, in recognition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday.

The crosswalks are painted a bright red, with black lettering that spells out "All Black Lives Matter" with the words outlined in yellow.

The red symbolizes blood (i.e., Life), yellow symbolizes optimism and growth, and black signifies progressiveness and strength, according to the nonprofit Abounding Prosperity, Inc. that partnered with the city to install the crosswalk artwork.

"Streets connect people and this street installation project reminds us to join hands, hearts, and minds to make our communities safer with opportunity, freedom, and justice for all, said Kirk Myers, CEO of Abounding Prosperity, in a statement. The crosswalks can be a symbol of a new chapter for the city of Dallas. I want to thank all involved in this process for their collaboration and partnership to bring this project to life."

Abounding Prosperity has agreed to pay for the artwork and to maintain it for the next 10 years. The organization is dedicated to improving the lives of Black Americans, with a particular emphasis on gay & bisexual men, cisgender women, transgender women, and their families, according to a statement.

A public unveiling of the first completed intersection, at MLK and Malcolm X Boulevards, took place Monday at 12:30 p.m.

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All Black Lives Matter' Crosswalks Unveiled in Dallas on MLK Day - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth