DURKEEVILLE
The Durkeeville Mural Unveiling
On March 15, 2024, a group of interested organizations celebrated the history of Durkeeville, and honored recent and living legends, Paul Tutwiler, Ben Frazier, Pastor Harris, and J.P. Small.
Visit the mural on Prince Street, on Paschal Brothers’ Hardware Store’s side wall and admire the talents of local artists, Christopher Clark and Tatiana Kitchen, and the youth who helped bring it to life.
Unified Communities Investors, Center for Children’s Rights, Youth Action Series, Blue Zone Projects, The Performance Academy, and Jacksonville Arts and Music came together to make this historical event a reality.
Watch the entire Unveiling Mural event, captured on March 15, 2024. This video takes you through the heartwarming speeches, captivating performances, and the community’s collective effort to celebrate local history, art, and activism. Witness the power of community and creativity in action.
Learn about the history of Durkeeville from some of the community’s influencers and activists.
Watch the youth from TPA as they interview difference makers!
Amaya Morene
Youth Action Series Advocate
Teddy Williams
Youth Action Series Advocate
Serenity Richardson
TPA Talks Podcaster
LaRanne “Lala” Middleton
TPA Talks Podcaster