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01/16/2023 01:18 PM
Commemorating a Life and a Dream
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Harbor News
In commemoration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Public Art for Racial Justice Education (PARJE) and the March for Justice unveiled a new PARJE mural at Seaside Wine & Spirits in Old Saybrook on Jan. 16. A group of about 60 people gathered outside of Penny Lane Pub for remarks from David Addams, executive director of the Graustein Memorial Fund, before walking to the unveiling. The mural, painted by Jasmine Oyola honors indigenous culture. Here, Oyola explains the mural’s symbolism and her inspirations for the mural.
An event to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held in Old Saybrook on January 16, 2023 beginning with a crowd of about 60 people gathered outside of Penny Lane Pub to hear guest speaker David Addams, Executive Director, Graustein Memorial Fund. Maryam Elahi gives introductory remarks. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
An event to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held in Old Saybrook on January 16, 2023 beginning with a crowd of about 60 people gathered outside of Penny Lane Pub to hear guest speaker David Addams, Executive Director, Graustein Memorial Fund. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
An event to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held in Old Saybrook on January 16, 2023 beginning with a crowd of about 60 people gathered outside of Penny Lane Pub to hear guest speaker David Addams, Executive Director, Graustein Memorial Fund. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
An event to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held in Old Saybrook on January 16, 2023 beginning with a crowd of about 60 people gathered outside of Penny Lane Pub to hear guest speaker David Addams, Executive Director, Graustein Memorial Fund. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
An event to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held in Old Saybrook on January 16, 2023 beginning with a crowd of about 60 people gathered outside of Penny Lane Pub to hear guest speaker David Addams, Executive Director, Graustein Memorial Fund. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
An event to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held in Old Saybrook on January 16, 2023 beginning with a crowd of about 60 people gathered outside of Penny Lane Pub to hear guest speaker David Addams, Executive Director, Graustein Memorial Fund. Afterwards the group walked to Seaside Wine & Spirits to view a mural painted by Jasmine Oyola honoring indigenous culture. Here Oyola, explains the symbolism and inspiration for her mural. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
An event to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held in Old Saybrook on January 16, 2023 beginning with a crowd of about 60 people gathered outside of Penny Lane Pub to hear guest speaker David Addams, Executive Director, Graustein Memorial Fund. Afterwards the group walked to Seaside Wine & Spirits to view a mural painted by Jasmine Oyola honoring indigenous culture. Oyola receives a hug from Maryam Elahi following her speech. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
An event to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held in Old Saybrook on January 16, 2023 beginning with a crowd of about 60 people gathered outside of Penny Lane Pub to hear guest speaker David Addams, Executive Director, Graustein Memorial Fund. Afterwards the group walked to Seaside Wine & Spirits to view a mural painted by Jasmine Oyola honoring indigenous culture. Here Oyola, middle, speaks with attendees before her official speech. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
An event to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held in Old Saybrook on January 16, 2023 beginning with a crowd of about 60 people gathered outside of Penny Lane Pub to hear guest speaker David Addams, Executive Director, Graustein Memorial Fund. Afterwards the group walked to Seaside Wine & Spirits to view a mural painted by Jasmine Oyola honoring indigenous culture. Here Oyola, explains the symbolism and inspiration for her mural. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News
An event to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held in Old Saybrook on January 16, 2023 beginning with a crowd of about 60 people gathered outside of Penny Lane Pub to hear guest speaker David Addams, Executive Director, Graustein Memorial Fund. Wesley Bunnell / Harbor News