MEDGAR 100

Created in honor of the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Medgar Evers, this mural pays tribute to his enduring legacy of courage, justice, and community uplift. Designed as a vibrant focal point for the Medgar Evers Library, the artwork blends historic symbolism with contemporary visual storytelling, inviting viewers to reflect on Evers’s life while inspiring future generations to continue the work he championed. Through bold color, layered meaning, and a deep connection to place, Medgar 100 celebrates the past, illuminates the present, and anchors the library as a living space of remembrance, learning, and hope.