Jayne Cortez was a jazz poet who died at the end of 2013. You can feel the rhythm in her words. This mural was found on International Blvd. in East Oakland, a beleaguered part of town.
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“ Be kind; everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Rev. John Watson
most urban murals are in beleaguered parts of town
ReplyDeletePowerful words...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words. I had never heard of her and we actually share a surname.
ReplyDeleteVery powerful statement coming from the mural and words
ReplyDeleteAn impressive motivational tribute.
ReplyDeleteHer words are powerful!
ReplyDeleteLovely and the greenery in front seem to frame it.
ReplyDeleteOakland must be the blooming city of murals. So much lovely ones. I like it
ReplyDeleteQuite a mural... very eye catching!
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is an important post!
ReplyDeleteI have a good one and will link next week. Enjoy!
That's neat! I'd like to see them plant orange flowers in front of it.
ReplyDeletePowerful lines up there.
ReplyDeleteYour city seems to have all kinds of murals. :)
Nice find. The wildflowers add to the charm of the painting.
Jayne Cortez was obviously a force to be reckoned with! Excellent work ODP.
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