N.J. students' anti-gun artwork causes controversy with parents

Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Some student's artwork in New Jersey is causing a lot of controversy with parents.

Community members say it's the message being sent to their kids.
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High school students in Montclair, Essex County painted an anti-gun violence mural under an overpass, featuring children with targets on their bodies.

The group said they wanted to make a difference following the deadly shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida last year.

Some people are concerned this will disturb children.
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Older students who painted the mural say that's the point.

"Art is one of the most thought-provoking forms that we have especially as students with limited access to power," said Julia Maskin, a student activist.



The high school students actually petitioned to paint the mural which local leaders accepted.
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