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George Floyd Mural Removed from Public View in Hyde Square…But It’s OK

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If you've been through Hyde Square the last several days and noticed that the George Floyd mural is no longer outside of Core Cannabis -- don't worry. Jamaica Plain News reader @DVDeeJP noticed the mural was no longer visible from the street. https://twitter.com/DVDeeJP/status/1286994420672475136

"We are excited to be installing our permanent entry as we prepare for the launch of our cannabis dispensary so we will be moving our George Floyd memorial indoors," said Tomas Gonzalez, Chief Operating Officer of Core Cannabis. Gonzalez said the mural created by artist Alexander Golob, will be joined with other artwork by members of the community and beyond.

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George Floyd Mural Painted in Hyde Square by Marijuana Dispensary

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A beautiful mural honoring George Floyd has been painted in Hyde Square. For Core Cannabis, which will be co-locating a Social Justice Cannabis Museum at the same site, it made sense to demonstrate support of recent protests and current events. The mural was painted by Alexander Golob, outside of the Core Cannabis marijuana dispensary, which funded the painting. "As a woman and minority owned business, we fell in love with the sentiment of the call to unite mothers against injustice," said Tomas Gonzalez, Chief Operating Officer of Core Cannabis. "Alex took that passion and created this moving design.

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