BALTIMORE — A new mural celebrating cultural diversity was dedicated today at Wolfe Street Academy.
WATCH: Parent artist creates diversity mural for Baltimore's Wolfe Street Academy
New "Memory and Hope" mural celebrating cultural diversity unveiled at Baltimore's Wolfe Street Academy
The artwork, titled "Memory and Hope," was created by local artist Jessy DeSantis, who is also a parent at the school.
"I'm a parent at the school, and I love our diverse school community. I wanted to show our student body and uplift our students and really have them see themselves in this portrait…in this mural," said DeSantis.
DeSantis explained that the birds featured in the mural represent different cultures and ancestors, creating a visual celebration of the school's diverse community.