Black Poster Project returning to Lewiston to humanize people who died from drug overdoses

Black Poster Project Aims to Honor Those Lost to Substance Use

The Black Poster Project is a new initiative designed to commemorate individuals who have died from substance‑related causes. By placing memorial posters in public spaces, the project seeks to give human faces to the often‑impersonal statistics of the substance‑use epidemic. In addition to honoring the deceased, the campaign is intended to raise public awareness about substance‑use disorders and to provide support for families experiencing loss. The project’s creators emphasize that acknowledging the personal stories behind each death can foster greater understanding and encourage community engagement in prevention and recovery efforts.