In celebration of Brookhaven’s Black History Month, artist Turiya Clark is displaying her work in city hall, the Lynwood Park Community Center, and the offices of Explore Brookhaven beginning Feb. 17.
Clark’s upbringing in Lynwood Park shaped her lived experience and her artistic vision. In Sept. 2023, she brought to life the Windsor-Osborne Crosswalk with her art, commemorating the unique heritage of the Lynwood Park community.
Brookhaven is coordinating a visit with Cross Keys High School students to historic Lynwood Park. The visit is designed to engage the younger generation in the significant historic relevance of Lynwood Park.
The neighborhood was established in the early 1930s, and was the first predominantly Black subdivision in DeKalb County. Residents suffered discrimination and segregation for decades. In 1968, students of the school known as the Lynwood Trailblazers bravely entered the previously segregated DeKalb County School System.
During February, the city is promoting Black-owned restaurants, interviewing leaders in the community, and celebrating Black History Month. Follow these events and more on social media.
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