ONE OF MUSHI-BRUNT’S FAVORITE MURALS IN OKC IS BY CARLOS BARBOZA AND LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST OKC HOMELAND BUILDING.
Our family has several favorite OKC murals. Among them is a three-panel mural on the Northeast OKC Homeland building, located at 625 NE 36th Street. Painted by Carlos Barboza, the murals are a tribute to Black heritage, connecting the past with the present. At the Black Liberated Arts Center (BLAC) at 4500 N. Lincoln Blvd, explore Black art and music throughout the year. Executive Director Anita Arnold, a 2024 Oklahoma Hall of Fame inductee, founded the center to connect OKC to Black and African art and culture. BLAC houses an art gallery and gift shop filled with items that represent Black/African heritage. The Center also sponsors events throughout the year, including the Charlie Christian International Music Festival. Educational experiences The Ralph Ellison branch of the Metropolitan Library System offers valuable learning resources. Named in honor of the Oklahoma native and acclaimed writer, this library is home to the MLS’s Black History Collection. The collection includes books and other media that honor and celebrate Black heritage. Installed in 1975, the collection undergoes continual development. According to Assistant Library Manager Brittany Mays, the library also provides Black History Month Family Kits, which can be checked out for at-home learning.
THE RALPH ELLISON LIBRARY IS HOME TO THE MLS BLACK HISTORY COLLECTION.
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