Graceland Mural Project

In the year 2020, amid the chaos of the pandemic, a group of former foster care alumni reached out to me with a heartfelt request to create a mural for the newly renovated Graceland thrift store. Their vision was to enhance the sense of community and promote the reunions of alumni. Fast forward three years, I found myself sitting down with CEO Keith Horton to delve into discussions about the mural's theme, design, and all the intricate project details that needed to be addressed. Once the design received the green light, we eagerly shared it with Atlanta News First, AJC, and ArtsATL to initiate the promotional efforts. As a result, interest in the project surged, and numerous individuals connected with me across social media platforms, sharing their own foster care stories and expressing appreciation for my candidness about returning to the complexities of a challenging past. Although the project encountered unexpected delays due to budget cuts, I was fortunate to receive an invitation to participate in Living Stories TV's 2025 Community Champion Award. Looking ahead, the mission for Summer 2025 is to create a vibrant Community Mural that reflects the fundamental principle of unconditional love upheld by Christian City. This mural aspires to actively engage Metro Atlanta's community leaders, sponsors, and foster children, raising awareness while providing a vital platform for those affected by the foster care system to transform trauma into paths of healing, personal growth, and meaningful reconnection.