Family says July 4 viral photo subject is more than a symbol

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A Reuters photo showing Bernita Bowlding, a Black woman, on a Washington, D.C. Metro train surrounded by masked Patriot Front members on July 4 went viral. Her family says she is more than a symbol and has expressed concerns about her safety and mental health amid the intense public scrutiny and discussions about racism and civil rights sparked by the image.
Topics:nation#african-americans#civil-rights#district-of-columbia-united-states#local#racism#social-affairs
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