In a city where a temporary “Black Lives Matter” mural stirred emotional reactions and helped draw national attention, a more long-term BLM mural is being planned by leaders and members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Contra Costa.
During a Zoom meeting of the Martinez Parks, Recreation, Marina and Cultural Commission Tuesday night, Rebecca Barrett — the Boys & Girls Club’s director of development — said the Martinez clubhouse across the Plaza Ygnacio square from City Hall off Alhambra Avenue would be willing to host a BLM permanent mural on its north wall, facing the city offices.
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