The Durkeeville Mural Unveiling

On March 15, 2024, a group of interested organizations celebrated the history of Durkeeville, and honored recent and living legends, Paul Tutwiler, Ben Frazier, Pastor Harris, and J.P. Small.

Visit the mural on Prince Street, on Paschal Brothers’ Hardware Store’s side wall and admire the talents of local artists, Christopher Clark and Tatiana Kitchen, and the youth who helped bring it to life.

Unified Communities Investors, Center for Children’s Rights, Youth Action Series, Blue Zone Projects, The Performers Academy and Jacksonville Arts an Music cane together to make this historical event a reality.

Learn about the history of Durkeeville from some of the communities’ influencers and activists.

Watch the youth from TPA as they interview difference makers!

Watch the entire Unveiling Mural event, captured on March 15, 2024. This video takes you through the heartwarming speeches, captivating performances, and the community's collective effort to celebrate local history, art, and activism. Witness the power of community and creativity in action.

Watch the whole presentation!

TPA Talks about DURKEEVILLE

  • Charles Griggs

    Durkeeville Resident

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  • Rashid Williams

    Blue Zones Project

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  • Paul Tutwiler

    Northwest Jacksonville CDC 

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  • Carlotta Williams

    Kama Khalina

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  • Pastor Harris

    Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church

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  • Dr. Marva Dawkins

    Resident from Durkeeville

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  • Temisha Hill

    Unified Community Investors

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  • Dr. Marvin Dawkins

    Durkeeville Projects Resident

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  • Amaya Morene

    Youth Action Series Member

  • Teddy Williams

    Youth Action Series Advocate

  • Serenity Richardson

    TPA Talks Podcaster

  • LaRanne "Lala" Middleton

    TPA Talks Podcaster