A story published in The Guardian on June 27 provides details about the controversial vote of the San Francisco School Board to destroy the “Life of Washington” murals located at the George Washington High School in San Francisco. Those in favor of removal have argued that the mural’s depiction of slaves and of the killing of a Native American glorifies racism. Those supporting conservation and have argued that the artist’s intent was to criticize and make visible controversial moments in American history. The destruction of the mural, they argue, would be an act of censorship. The Guardian reports that the destruction of the1,600-sq-ft New Deal-era muralwould cost at least $600,000. Hiding the artwork would cost up to $825,000. Read the story here.