TAMPA’ S MURALS, A KALEIDOSCOPE OF PEOPLE AND CULTURES, PAST AND PRESENT
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district. Pictured in the mural, you get a quick glimpse of merchants and entertainers, professionals and government leaders all supporting each other.
Attorney and former Senator Arthenia Joyner, whose own groundbreaking history led the way for many to also join her in the practice of law, was also interviewed. When asked about the mural“ Reflections of East Tampa,” dedicated to her parents, she said:“ the mural depicts my lived experience, and I am honored
Arthenia Joyner standing in front of the mural depicting her parents Henry & Jean Joyner and other community leaders at a special event.“ Reflections of East Tampa” is located on North Jefferson Street near Perry Harvey Park.
to be a part of capturing and documenting this history so future generations will know that the future has a past.” She goes on to state“ my parents, Henry and Jean Joyner, instilled in me to always treat others with dignity and respect.”
Other murals of note depicting Tampa’ s cultural history can be found at MacFarlane Park, where you can visit“ Kaleidoscope: A Heritage of Color;” at Rowlett Park where you can see“ In and Out,” a mural created in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968;“ Faces of
West Tampa” can be viewed at Salcines Park in West Tampa; and the mural“ American Journey” can be viewed in Ybor City.
These murals tell the story of a Tampa filled with a rich and varied past, and a promise of hope for the future. To map your visit to see our Tampa Bay Murals, you can check on the City of Tampa’ s website 1 and Visit Tampa’ s website 2. We invite you to discover Tampa by going on your own cultural mural city walk tour, and let the walls tell you our stories. You will be glad you did! �
1 https:// www. tampa. gov / art-programs / murals.
2 visittampabay. com.
Authors: Amy Casanova-Ward – Florida Dept. of Financial Services & Judge Claudia Isom – Judge, 13th Judicial Circuit( retired)
Attorneys Needed for HCBA Lawyer Referral Service
The HCBA would like to extend an invitation to all attorneys to join the HCBA’ s Lawyer Referral Service. Bilingual attorneys are especially in need as the local Spanish-speaking population is underserved in the following practice areas: probate, consumer protection, immigration, landlord / tenant and business.
To learn more and to join the HCBA’ s Lawyer Referral Service, visit www. hillsbar. com / page / JoinLRIS..
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