Street Art Stories: Aziza Andre’s mural is an ode to Black cowboys

Aziza Andre’ stands in front of her Beltline mural, RENASCENT. (Photo by Arshley Emile with permission from Atlanta Beltline Inc.) Muralist Aziza Andre’ answered the Atlanta Beltline’s call to depict Black cowboys. Her mural pays homage to all of them. :: Aziza Andre’s RENASCENT. (Photo by Arthur Rudick) Did you know that 25% of cowboys were Black? Most people would never know it by watching the classic Western movies that many folks of a certain age grew up with. Muralist and educator Aziza Andre’ and Atlanta Beltine Art have brought the stories of African American cowboys to life with a new mural titled RENASCENT at the Side Saddle Wine Saloon on the Beltline. “This is an incredible honoring of history that we are pleased to uplift in Grant Park, Ormewood Park and Boulevard Heights for all community members enjoying the Beltline Southeast trail,” said Amina Cooper, director of arts and culture for the Atlanta Beltline, in a statement. The Beltline is Atlanta’s 22-mile mixed-use linear park encircling the city, one of the largest such green space developments in the world. :: (Photo by Arthur Rudick) Aziza Andre’ grew up watching her comic book artist father draw Thor, Spiderman and Ironman...