A "Black Lives Matter" street mural has been painted in Santa Cruz, California.

Community organizers Abi Mustapha, Sean McGowen, Taylor Reinhold and Shandara Gill spearheaded the mural project.

The painting was done by 500 volunteers, and funding was acquired through fundraising, t-shirt sales, and donations.

After two months, the project received unanimous approval from the Santa Cruz City Council, making Santa Cruz the first city in America to approve a Black Lives Matter Mural.

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