This series of Nelson Mandela prints typeset in Univers Extended 36pt and Italic 10pt were produced to raise funds for the Black Lives Matter movement, triggered by the prevalent protesting for social change, they signify standing on the right side of history. UK BLM is a coalition of activists and organisers across the UK, campaigning for justice in our communities. The funds raised were used in the following ways—work towards making change at the level of law, developing and distributing educational resources, developing and delivering healing practices in black communities, developing and delivering training, police monitoring and strategies for the abolition of police. Working alongside existing anti-racist organisations to strengthen the wider movement across the United Kingdom.
BLM Support the United Family & Friends Campaign (UFFC) in accessing justice for friends and loved ones killed at the hands of British police and provide emergency relief to black communities bearing the brunt of the Coronavirus crisis.

Nelson Mandela was an iconic figure in the historical fight for social change regarding racial segregation—he gained international acclaim for his activism, spending 27 years of his life in prison and receiving hundreds of awards including the Nobel Peace prize. Many of his words carry such weight but these three quotes fit really well, with an edition of 20 for each design, £635 was raised and donated to BLM UK, selling out of all 60 prints in just a few days.

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