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Young Lords Observation Report

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The next part of the trip was at El Museo del Barrio here my group was introduced to an exhibit that was a little more focused on art related to the Young Lords movement. I recall the display that left the biggest impression on me which was the symbol of the Young Lord group, 3 AK-47 rifle's painted purple. I found this symbol to be a very clever form of hidden transcript that showed the power of the movement in way that demands respect without openly appealing to violence. I remember being told that the AK-47 was picked as a symbol for the Young Lords due to how it was efficient and easy to use even for those unskilled with combat. This symbol represented how everyone in the Young Lords and the Puerto Rican community held the power to change

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