PHOTO COURTESY OF BCNA

Miami– The Brownsville Civic Neighborhood Association (BCNA), in partnership with HOPE Murals, is unveiling the Historic Brownsville Legacy Murals on Saturday, on May 17 at 9 a.m. at Jefferson Reaves, Sr. Park, 3090 NW 50th St., Miami, in a community celebration to honor the legacy, leadership and cultural icons of one of Miami’s most historic Black neighborhoods. The murals pay tribute to local heroes and landmark institutions, including Neil Adams, Gwen Cherry, Jefferson Reaves, Dr. Dorothy Fields, and Dr. Enid Pinkney, as well as historically significant sites such as the Hampton House, Georgette Tea Room, and the Overtown Lyric Theatre. HOPE Murals, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, utilizes public art to engage and empower youth, particularly those from underserved neighborhoods and the Miami-Dade Juvenile Detention Center. The initiative allows young artists to learn about their community’s history while making a lasting impact on its future. Community members are encouraged to attend. For other details visit mybcna.com or hopemurals.org.