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A sign for the local elementary school communicates the message "We love Lakewood Elementary." "We" is translated into 21 different languages and the symbol of a heart stands in for the concept of love.

A flyer posted on the door of The Scrap Exchange. There was not an equivalent sign in English

This flyer is distributed by The Main Street Alliance, a national organization that advocates for policy that benefits small businesses. It also encourages consumers to shop at businesses that align with their values. People receive access to the PDF…

Sticker that repeats "welcome to" in 16 different langauges. The stickers are distributed by an advocacy group called "Come Out and Show Them." The organization started in Raleigh with "Welcome to Raleigh, y'all" stickers and have since expanded to…

The Durham Literacy Center has an informational sign in duplicating English and Spanish.

On this sign listing basic rules for visitors of this temple, the word Gurudwara (meaning "door to the Guru") can be seen in romanized Punjabi alongside the Khanda symbol of the Sikh faith.

Posted outside the entrance to El Vaquero De Durham. One of the first examples seen that is entirely complementary -- unclear why is titled "Hours" when the only information given about the hours of operation is in Spanish. What demographic are they…

On the door of La Superior Carniceria. The Spanish is once again put in the primary position, but the English translation adds the word "please." I'm curious if that was a choice made because of space (i.e. "por favor" would not have fit in that…

On the fence to the La Superior Carniceria parking lot. The Spanish word, "salida," is noticeably larger than the smaller English translation of "exit." The market caters to a primarily Spanish-speaking population, so I'm wondering if this is to…