Power and Peace - Pittsfield, MA
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Power and Peace is the title of the painted utility box located on Center Street and the intersection with and Columbus Avenue in Pittsfield, MA.
Waymark Code: WM145NM
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/22/2021
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The Paintbox program in Pittsfield, MA which started in 2016 was continued in 2020 with three new decorated utility boxes. Power and Peace was decorated by Stephanie Quetti and artist from ROPE.
ROPE is an acronym for Rites of Passage + Empowerment "The mission of ROPE is to celebrate and honor the entry of adolescent girls into womanhood and provide them with skills and knowledge that they need to be successful, independent and responsible women." ROPE Mission: (
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The west side has a clenched fist representing Empowerment. Surrounding the fist are words of associated with types of empowerment. The east side has closed hand giving the V sign for victory and peace. Surrounding the hand are words of inspiration representing the "Community We Represent". The north and south sides are decorated with rainbow colors. The south side has BLM incorporated into the design. The north side has a group of three women representing the members of ROPE.