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Rue Antoine Gramsci – Aosta, Italy


© Frank H. Jump

Antonio Gramsci (1891 – 1937) a leading Italian Marxist, is renowned for his concept of cultural hegemony and “the development of a new Marxist theory applicable to the conditions of advanced capitalism.”

We can’t let the terrorists stop us from shopping. George Bush, September 2001.

Scranton Salvation Army

Scranton Salvation Army
© Frank H. Jump

Torinese Public Service Ads – Victim of Racism? – African Women Against HIV/AIDS


© Frank H. Jump

Torinese Anarchist Propaganda


© Vincenzo Aiosa

Post No Bills – Flim Flam Man – United Way – Queens Blvd – Elmhurst, Queens

Post No Bills

Post No Bills

Flim-Flam Man

United Way

United Way
© Frank H. Jump

United Way on Diversity & Inclusion

Apartment Building Entrance Disclaimer – San Benigno Canavese, TO – Italia

Anti-Romani Apartment Building Welcome Plaque - San Benigno Canavese, Italy
© Frank H. Jump

Entrance forbidden to itinerants, beggars & gypsies.

Unlike the “Whites Only” and “No Jews” signs from our past, these plaques have not become a public embarrassment nor disgrace.

Death to Fascism – Torino, Italy

Death To Fascism - Torino, Italy
© Frank H. Jump

Intifada Anywhere – Torino, Italy

Intifada Anywhere - Torino, Italy
© Frank H. Jump

Wikipedia - Intifada

Wikipedia - Intifada

Fascist Graffiti in Aosta, Val d'Aosta – Italia

Ein volk, ein raich, ein fuhrer - Aosta, Italia © Frank H. Jump
© Frank H. Jump

One People, One Empire, One Leader – Adolf Hitler

Anti-Fascist Graffiti in Alba, Italy

Anti-Fascist Graffiti in Alba, Italy
© Frank H. Jump

The rough translation is “One anti-fascist is always on their feet.” Apparently, this was not written by an Italian-born individual due to the use of “sembre” a misuse of the word “sempre” (always) and stilted idiomatic expression. The assumption is it was written by a Moroccan. This park in Alba is frequented by Moroccans – who are the object of most anti-immigrant sentiment in Italy and other countries in Europe.

see Murder in Amsterdam: The Death of Theo van Gogh and the Limits of Tolerance by Ian Buruma