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Hawkins, 214-670-4678 or 817.994.2498
Andrea.Hawkins@DallasCityHall.com
“Our
History” artwork at Opportunity Park tells history of South Dallas and city’s
African-American pioneers
Park and Recreation officials join community in unveiling project on Friday, February 24
What Unveiling of “Our History” at
Opportunity Park
In
observance of Black History Month,
Dallas Park and Recreation presents the
history of South Dallas through art that
recounts the community’s early days and
Dallas’
African-American pioneers. “Our History” highlights the area’s legacy in four
areas:
1) The early neighborhoods; 2) The first African-American High Schools;
3) African-American Pioneers; and 4) Early
African-American businesses.
Four
oversized interpretive panels present information and photos by celebrated
Dallas
photographer R.C. Hickman in a semi-enclosed, cylinder-shaped structure of
metal
and steel. Suspended across the structure’s top is the word “Opportunity,”
meant
to inspire those who visit the site.
“Our History” compliments other artwork at Opportunity Park called “The
Conversation”, which recognizes living and deceased community leaders and their
contributions in eight professions. In 2003, then Councilmember Leo Chaney
envisioned a lasting memorial to inspire the community – particularly children - and
share often overlooked but vital details on the rich history of South Dallas and of the
inspiring leaders who came from this community.
When: Friday, February 24, 2017
Time: 3:30 pm
Where: Opportunity Park, 3105 Pine St. at Malcolm X Blvd., Dallas Tx, 75215
(Parking on Pine Street)
Who: - Tiffinni Young, Dallas City Council District 7
- Sean Johnson, Vice President, Dallas Park and Recreation Board
- Elementary students from nearby
recreation centers and schools
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