The legacy of legendary artist and educator Dr. John Biggers came to life once again on Tuesday, October 7, as Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis , Texas Southern University (TSU) , and members of Houston’s art community unveiled two new murals replicating Biggers’ powerful paintings. The ceremony also paid tribute to the courageous TSU students who led Houston’s first civil rights sit-in in 1960, marking a historic moment of art, activism, and community pride.

John Biggers Mural Unveiling

The two new murals — “Jubilee” and “Quilting Party” — stand as vibrant tributes to Biggers’ influence as the founder of TSU’s art department and a pioneer in African American art. Both murals were created as part of a Community Benefits Agreement between Commissioner Ellis’ offic

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