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Take an interactive mural tour narrated by

Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson

of the GRAMMY Award®-winning hip-hop band, The Roots.

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Explore This Mural

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This iconic mural was inspired by Jackie Robinson's historic entry into Major League Baseball, which hadn't seen an African-American player since the late 1880s.

In this compressed urban history, a mythic horse and rider - a Buffalo Soldier from the old West - gallops through the sky haloed in golden sunset as horses and riders of present-day move through the old Philadelphia streets.

The central figure in this mural is Miss Jones, a member of this West Philadelphia community for over 35 years. The quilt image symbolizes intergenerational learning elders sharing knowledge with young people.

The Albert M. Greenfield African American Iconic Images Collection is a dynamic multimedia experience presented by the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program in partnership with the African American Museum in Philadelphia. View Collection »

Guided Mural Tour

Explore the murals in person

Explore the Albert M. Greenfield African American Iconic Images Collection, showcasing 21 of Philadelphia’s most iconic African American-themed murals.

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Educational Resources

Expand your knowledge with downloadable content:
  • Lesson Guides
  • Podcasts
  • Mural Images & Video
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Mobile App for the
Iconic Murals Collection

Philadelphia's murals in your pocket

  • A Feature-Rich New App for the iPhone
  • Beautiful Hi-Res Images of the Murals
  • Learn About their History and Inspirations

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