Grass Portrait Reclaims Juneteenth Space

In a bold act of reclamation, artist Jake Van Yahres transformed the site of Charlottesville’s controversial Robert E. Lee statue into a grass portrait of Harriet Tubman for Juneteenth, declaring “Heroes Live On.” Using just grass and a powerful message, he turned a symbol of division into a tribute to resilience and liberation, honoring Tubman’s legacy as a true hero who endured and saved others. With help from his sister and deep personal ties to the space, Van Yahres rewrites history on the ground — one blade of grass at a time. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3038ba6ef82ecd57