Miami Artist Unveils Mural Honoring NNPA President and Civil Rights Leader Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.

Nice the Artist, one of the most talented and unsung at his craft, unveiled a stunning mural of National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. The unveiling took place in Liberty City, a downtown section of Miami, on Saturday, Feb. 27. The event, which featured an appearance by Dr. Chavis, city officials, and members of the Black Press, also was filmed by a professional crew who plan to release a video on the historic event. “It’s always a pleasure to be in the company of history, and when history is enhanced for who you are, it’s more of a confirmation of what you are doing,” Westside Gazette Publisher Bobby Henry stated. “It’s always an honor to be in the presence of Dr. Chavis, and the fact that he took time out of his busy schedule to come to Liberty City, the heart of the city, means a whole lot to all of us,” Henry continued. The mural features the distinct likeness of Dr. Chavis, the civil rights icon and member of the famed political prisoners, the Wilmington 10. Westside Gazette Publisher Bobby Henry, Dr. Benjamin Chavis and Artist Director Broadway Harewood in Liberty City...