Project Description
“The Evolution of Black Veterans for Social Justice” was created by a team of youth led by artists Leslie Smith III and Menshahat Ebron. This mural, fabricated on four birch plywood panels, chronicles the history of the Black Veterans for Social Justice (BVSJ) organization, from its conception in 1979 to today. Imagery also pays homage to the expanding role of black female military officers in the armed services. Throughout the mural creation process, the youth artists developed hands-on artmaking skills and strengthened their ability to narrate complex ideas through symbolic visual language.
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Location: 665 Willoughby Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11206
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Dimensions: 3 x 6ft (four panels)
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Dimensions: 3 x 6ft (four panels)
Fun Facts
Create a colorful sketch of a mural that chronicles your family history. Try to use symbols to represent complex ideas.
BVSJ’s vision is that all veterans will be able to solve their problems and have the opportunity to be contributing members to their families, community, and society.
According to the Women’s Memorial Organization, during the Civil War, black women's services included nursing or domestic chores in medical settings, laundering, and cooking for the soldiers.
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