Providence Mural Removal Sparks Backlash

Mural of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska to be removed in Providence after backlash.
Mural painted outside LGBTQ+ club The Dark Lady.
Mural funded by private donations, including Elon Musk.
Club owners apologized and stopped the mural project.
Mayor Brett Smiley called mural divisive.
Rep. David Morales said mural doesn't reflect city values.
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