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10 Atlanta murals that celebrate Black history, identity and resistance

From Vine City to Marietta, these powerful public artworks preserve Black culture and amplify community voices across metro Atlanta.

Credit: Muhammad Yungai

By Sherri Daye Scott – For The AJC
May 21, 2025

From MARTA stations to Morehouse walls, Atlanta is a living gallery of works created by and for the Black community that speak to Black pride, pain, joy, and resilience. These murals aren’t just pretty backdrops for selfies. They function as sites of memory, protest, and cultural preservation, marking struggles, honoring ancestors, and pushing conversations forward.

Muralist Aziza Andre' explores the legacy of Black cowboys in her mural “Renascent.” Credits: AJC | Aziza Andre' | Arshley Emile | Getty Images

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HERstory: Heroines of the West End by Ashley Dopson

A closer look at Ashley Dopson's "HERstory" mural.

Credit: Arthur Rudick

A closer look at Ashley Dopson's "HERstory" mural.

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Rise Above by Fahamu Pecou

Fahamu Pecou painted “Rise Above” on the side of the King Memorial MARTA station, as a part of the En Route program, an effort by non-profit arts group WonderRoot to give voice to the community. CONTRIBUTED: WONDERROOT
Fahamu Pecou painted “Rise Above” on the side of the King Memorial MARTA station, as a part of the En Route program, an effort by non-profit arts group WonderRoot to give voice to the community. CONTRIBUTED: WONDERROOT

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Dreaming of Freedom by Sachi Rome

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Black to the Future by Fabian Williams

(Left to right) Morehouse student and AJC intern Auzzy Byrdzell chats with Morehouse alumnus and Olympian Edwin Moses while walking in front of a mural featuring Moses on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (Natrice Miller/ Natrice.miller@ajc.com)
(Left to right) Morehouse student and AJC intern Auzzy Byrdzell chats with Morehouse alumnus and Olympian Edwin Moses while walking in front of a mural featuring Moses on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (Natrice Miller/ Natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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Brian aka Black Lives Matter by Joe King

Credit: Mike Jordan

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New Kids on the Block by Muhammad Yungai

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Time for Change by Tommy Bronx and Ash ‘Wolfdog’ Hayner

Credit: Mike Jordan

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Kin by Neka King

Credit: Mike Jordan

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Baptist Town by Andrew Reid

The National Civic League recently recognized the city of Marietta with its All-America City Hall of Fame Award for its community engagement efforts surrounding the creation of Elizabeth Porter Park. A mural at the park tells the history of the site.

Credit: City of Marietta

The National Civic League recently recognized the city of Marietta with its All-America City Hall of Fame Award for its community engagement efforts surrounding the creation of Elizabeth Porter Park. A mural at the park tells the history of the site.

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Flowers Divine: Honoring Marjorie Prothro by Charmaine Minniefield

Credit: Mike Jordan

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Sherri Daye Scott