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| Photo by Laura Catalano
A mural promoting the vitality of Hispanic and Native American heritage was dedicated amid snow flurries on Saturday. It was painted by Carrie Kingsbury from Promiseland Murals.
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The project was created by Carried Kingsbury of Promiseland Murals for Centro Cultural Latinos Unidos, or CCLU.
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Photo by Laura Catalano
Pottstown Borough Councilwo0man Rita Paez
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Borough Councilwoman Rita Paez is also the president of CCLU and she served as the master of ceremonies for the unveiling.
Although it has been up for some time, the mural was covered with a tarp and unveiled in dramatic fashion for the ceremony to the ohs and ahs of the crowd.
Hot coffee and hot chocolate were served, and welcomed by the obviously chilly gathered there.
A dedication was offered by the Rev. William Rex, interim rector at Christ Episcopal Church in Pottstown.
“We are each individual gifted through our past heritage, present realities and future potential. We should never consider any cultural background as a challenge to future expectations and potential,” said Rex.
“Their future lies ahead of them, grounded upon heritage,” Rex said of the children present.
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“Let us celebrate their cultural, rich in color and beauty and creativity, all of things are represented by this mural,” he said. “Let’s lift up these Latino youth of today and give them the support they need to be the leaders of tomorrow.”
The project was approved by council at a time when there was controversy over a new ordinance governing murals.
However, this project met the new guidelines and was approved.
It is affixed to the wall of the former public works garage on Beech Street, across from the Olivet Boys & Girls Club.
However, it can be removed and erected somewhere else of the need arises.
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