Embedded in the words “Black Excellence” are images of authors Langston Hughes and Toni Morrison; Oscar-winning actor Halle Berry; athletes LeBron James, Jesse Owens and James’ agent Rich Paul; scientist Garrett Morgan; and elected officials Carl Stokes, Louis Stokes and Stephanie Tubbs-Jones.
The mural also gives a nod to the community with the inclusion of the words “Tiger Nation” and the logos of the City of Cleveland Heights and community group Safer Heights.
A 7000-square-foot ground mural in Chambers Park depicts Breona Taylor with the message "Black Lives Matter." Near her, the dates "June 5, 1993 - March 13, 2020" are written.
Annapolis-based Future History Now, a nonprofit art collective that creates murals with youth facing adversity in underserved communities, in partnership with Banneker-Douglass Museum and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture organized the mural.
"Black Lives Matter" is painted in various colors on the pavement.
There were a number of artists who worked on the mural.
Lead Artists:
Joseph Pearson - Lead artist for the word "Black"
Jenny Pickens - Lead artist for the word "Lives"
Marie T. Cochran - Lead artist for the word "Matter"
Supporting Artists:
Dustin Spagnola, Jas Washington, Autumn Nelson, Ovidio Acevedo, James Love, Michael Barnard, Walter Dickenson, CJ Randell, Beth Ivey, Timothy Davidson, LaKisha Blount, Rahkie Mateen, Kela K. Hunt & Trey Miles, Broderick Flanigan, and Faustine McDonald
