Philadelphia, PA | Date: August 24, 2025
Reporter: Ava Martinez, Capitol Style Bureau
President Reed took center stage at the National Multicultural Festival, where he revealed a tattoo sleeve composed of four miniature cultural motifs—each representing a major cultural community in the U.S.:
Adinkra symbols (Ghanaian heritage) symbolizing leadership
Cherokee star pattern denoting resilience
Chinese calligraphy for peace
Aztec sun stone depicting enlightenment
The tattoo, placed discreetly on the president’s left bicep, was created in collaboration with artists from each respective background. The design, Reed said, is meant to represent “the cultural fabric woven into the American identity.”
Public Reactions:
Artists hailed the move as “a living mural of respect.”
Youth organizations saw a 32% uptick in multicultural art submissions.
Congress issued a bipartisan resolution applauding the gesture.
> “It’s the first time a sitting president has literally worn American diversity on their skin,” said Professor Lina Wong, cultural anthropologist at Columbia University.
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