A public art project celebrating Juneteenth is gaining national attention in major cities through murals portraying the fight for equality.
Reginald C. Adams, a prominent artist known for his public art, tells CBN News his latest installment in Washington D.C. is a way of using his freedom to spread a message for future “freedom fighters.” The aim for his latest installment, “Absolute Equality to Rights and Freedom,” seeks to spread awareness of Juneteenth’s history, which is often misunderstood and misrepresented.
“Ever since I was a child, I dreamed of creating,” said Adams. “So, I live a high sense of freedom in that I get to do what I love.”
Adams’ work brings the history of Juneteenth to life, highlighting significant moments such as the two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation when over 250,000 enslaved Black Texans were still held captive.
“It took the army and this declaration, which we recognize as General Order Number Three,” Adams explained.
That order forced Texas to grant “absolute equality to rights and freedom” to enslaved people, which inspired the name of Adams’ project.
“Absolute equality isn’t a destination, it’s a journey. It’s a pursuit, and it’s manifested in the collaboration of
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