In the Spirit of Contribution
The construction of this mural was sponsored by Reverend Cecil Murray and the First African Methodist Episcopal Church, whose names are painted above the mural. To aid Bernard Hoyes on this project, the church employed community youth, including African-American and Latino gang members. The mural was strategically placed in LA’s West Adams District, a historic neighborhood in South Los Angeles that has a large Black and Hispanic population. At the time, the mural acted as a unifying force that brought together the Black and Chicano residents of South LA. Today, the mural continues to encourage harmony and unity among the local residents, while also paying homage to some of the notable Black and Mexican visionaries throughout history.
Written by Annas Omar, c/o ‘24