Each of the many murals adding color to the Athens community present a unique message with different motivations and purposes.
Broderick Flanigan
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Clarke Middle School students partnered with local artist Broderick Flanigan to represent ideas of brotherhood and community through art.
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A collection of articles published on the ODYSSEY Media Group website features examples of Black excellence from around the Athens community.
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Localizing Black history
by Tecoya Richardson December 14, 2019Local Athens artist Broderick Flanigan and Miami artist Elio Mercado were selected by the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission to paint a mural recognizing Black businesses on Hot Corner in Downtown Athens.
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Since the University of Georgia discovered the buried remains of numerous enslaved people during the renovation of Baldwin Hall, there has been extensive community dialogue about the issue.
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UGA’s mishandling of the discovery of remains of enslaved peoples under Baldwin Hall shows the University’s disregard for the black community in Athens.