Detroit, Michigan: Mural of Obama, MLK, and Jesus
Created in 2009 and titled, "Because They Were Both Great Leaders." Painted on a long cinder block wall next to a car repair center, its central figures are President Obama and Martin Luther King Jr., and between them stands a smaller-sized Jesus with arms outstretched beneath a starry red, white, and blue rainbow.
- Address:
- 17900 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI
- Directions:
- North edge of the city. On the north side of W. Montana St. just east of its intersection with Hwy 1/Woodward Ave. The mural faces west, along an alley facing Hwy 1 and the Good Care car repair center.
- Admission:
- Free
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There are also other prominent African American leaders on parts of the mural.
[JSoderborg, 11/23/2016]
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