Inspired by the Racial Justice Task Force Community Mosaic Series, aptly titled Sawubona, meaning I See You, the mosaic mural promises to be a lasting tribute to inclusivity and unity. The path to bringing this mosaic mural to life began with the efforts of the Racial Justice Task Force, which convened a project team tasked with enhancing the campus's appeal to students through events, outreach initiatives, and visual representations. In 2021, the Celebrating Black and African American Culture project team, in partnership with Umoja, envisioned a campus transformed with color and life through the commissioning of a mural.
Erin Maxwell Maroufkhani, a local community artist, teacher and accomplished muralist, led the creative endeavor. Maroufkhani has previously co-organized numerous community mosaic projects across Riverside, including the mosaic mural, National Wall of Respect, and Riverside's Rise! The completed mosaic mural was installed in the spring of 2024.
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