(Washington, DC) – On Saturday, November 23 at 10 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join District leaders, artists, and community members to unveil the Marion Barry Jr. mural in the lobby of the Marion S. Barry, Jr. Building. This permanent art installation pays tribute to the life, contributions, and enduring legacy of Mayor Marion Barry Jr. and commemorates the tenth anniversary of his death.
The artwork, created by a team led by multimedia artist Nabeeh “Nabi” Bilal, features large-scale murals alongside interactive kiosks and displays that capture key moments in Mayor Barry’s life, including his work as a civil rights activist, his leadership as DC’s “Mayor for Life,” and his transformative impact on the District.
When:
Saturday, November 23 at 10 am
Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Former DC First Lady, Ms. Cora Masters Barry
Michael Rogers, Chair, Marion Barry Jr. Legacy Committee
Nabeeh “Nabi” Bilal, Lead Artist, Co-Founder of Creative Junk Food
Rev. Tony Lee, Founder and Senior Pastor of the Community of Hope A.M.E. Church
Jack Evans, Member of the DC Arts and Humanities Commission
Tatum Primus, DC Youth Mayor
Where:
Mayor Marion S. Barry, Jr. Building
441 4th Street, NW
*Closest Metro Station: Judiciary Square*
*Closest Bikeshare: 4th & D Streets, NW*
Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].
The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser’s Facebook or X.
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