Murals and Memories: New Black Panther Park Opens in Skyway

by Susan Fried

Kids chased each other on the lightly snow-covered paths at Black Panther Park, where close to 100 people gathered on Sunday, March 15, for the unveiling of nine murals created by nine local artists. The park in Skyway is dedicated to the legacy of the Black Panther Party, and each artist interpreted the Panthers' impact on the community in their own way.

The park has been in the works for eight years, relying on the efforts of hundreds of volunteers and staff from numerous community groups, including Nyema Clark with Nurturing Roots, Jake Harris, owner of Stone Soup Gardens, and Sawhorse Revolution. And the work isn't done: There are plantings scheduled in the coming months and the installation of a 2D panther in the park in the near future. But the unveiling of the murals marked a step toward completion.