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The People's Wall


The People’s Walls [173 20th Ave]:

Was designed and painted by Dion Henderson on October 6 1970. It is a tribute to the Black Panther members and people involved in the movement


The painting has:

Picture of Angela Davis, an African American political activist philosopher, academic, scholar, and author

A picture of Armed African Americans standing up for their rights on a hill


Love. Unite. Respect. Build.

A community theme in the 60s and 70s the Black Panther Party talked about


Saxophone musician Joe Brazil


Picture of four circles that represents defending yourself



Picture of Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, political activist and author. The image depicts when he was in the courthouse trying defend himself and the state he was put in.


Picture of the Panthers above ‘The Peoples Wall’ designed and painted by Dion Henderson Oct. 6, 1970


Picture of armed African American women


Famous picture of Huey P Newton, one of the founders of the Black Panther Party


Picture of Malcolm X, African American Muslim minister and human rights activist during the civil rights movement


Picture of Panthers wearing their leather jackets and beret


A dedication to the fallen



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