Owensboro group painting mural dedicated to African history
Owensboro group painting mural dedicated to African history
By 14 News Staff | December 31, 2020 at 6:37 PM CST - Updated December 31 at 6:58 PM
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - A new mural being painted on a historic wall in Owensboro has its first coat on it.
Rafe Buckner with the Northwest Neighborhood Alliance says the wall right behind Kendall-Perkins Park was used as a way to segregate the community.
Alliance officials are using the wall to tell the story of African history from the past to the present. The first piece depicts ancient Africa.
When the wall is finished, alliance leaders are hoping to have 27 art pieces from artists all over the community.