NYC action in solidarity with Ferguson. Mo, encouraging a boycott of Black Friday Consumerism.

Question: Choose an image. Create a claim. What design and style elements make the image powerful?

Claim: A statement put forth as true that needs evidence to be convincing

Evidence: Supports the claim.

Explanation: Answers the question, how does the evidence support the claim?

• Claim: The women in the picture are unequivocally protesting the injustice involving the relation between race and police brutality in the United States and this unity has the capability to end racism and division.
• Evidence: The bright, bold, capital letters on the posters are colorful and attention grabbing. This design makes the message stand out in a powerful way. The facial expressions of the women holding the signs convey seriousness, strength, and courage. The woman on the left is holding an inquisitive sign that evokes a strong sense of pathos and as they stand strong together, there is a delivery of attention-grabbing unity and perseverance.
• Explanation:  This attitude has the capability to end racism and segregation in the United States, when all variations of people come together as one.

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• Claim: The design of the GSU quad encourages unity.
• Evidence: The GSU quad is always bustling with people doing various activities such as talking, walking by, eating, and studying. The design of the quad is open and spacious to bring people together and there are multiple areas to sit.  There are always tables set up with students selling products, educating, or promoting services which influences the interaction. Plus, you have to walk through here to get to class or the library so avoiding people in this setting is very difficult.
• Explanation: The evidence shows that unity is promoted through the design of the GSU quad, which encourages social interaction between people.