THE EVOLUTION OF BLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

Groundswell Community Mural Project ©
www.groundswellmural.org

Acrylic on Birch Plywood

4 panels 40in X 69in, 79in, 71in, 71in

Lead Artist: Leslie Smith III
Co-Lead Artist: Menshahat Ebron
Youth Artists: Alexander Battle, Jacob Figueroa, Anthony Huertero, Rasheed Johnson, Casey Jones, Jasper
Kerbs, Adon Palermo, Joanna Palermo, Olivia Sage, Stephon Samuel
Community Partner: Black Veterans for Social Justice Headquarters. Location: 665 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This mural chronicles the history of Black Veterans for Social Justice, from its conception to today and its future,
representing its services and a homage to the increasing role of female military officers.