A 1930s Mural Celebrating the Achievements of African Americans
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 Published On Feb 23, 2024

Inside a building that was the birthplace of the concept of Black History Month, a 1936 mural by William Edouard Scott celebrates the achievements of African Americans in the decades since the end of chattel slavery. It's located in the first YMCA to admit Black people, on Chicago's South Side. #mural #ymca #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #chicago #publicart

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