Legacy

A post in honor of Black Month.

Black Month reminds me of a beautiful mural with a strong message which I saw in Philadelphia few years ago.

The mural, on the side of a building facing a parking lot, explores the work of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass to end slavery. This piece of art by Josh Sarantitis and Eric Okdeh, was produced in collaboration with public schools and dozens of individuals, with over one million small glass tiles.

You can read more about it here: https://www.muralarts.org/artworks/legacy/

“A middle-aged woman rising from the blue flames that surround the central medallion. She represents the central girl as a grown-up as well as her ancestors who survived the holocaust which claimed millions and to this day impacts the way each of us lives our lives.”

I wonder, why some of us still fight for our rights! Isn’t it high time we understand that we all came to this world as visitors, so shouldn’t we all be equal? and at least treat each other with love, respect and kindness?

Legacy by Josh Sarantitis and Eric Okdeh