Descriptive Panel on the mural:

'This mural commemorates some of the pioneers of the African-American community in this neighborhood, and the great Ann Arbor area.  The mural was designed and painted by Advanced Art students from Community High School, formerly Jones Elementary School, on Division St..

Historical information and guidance was provided by Ms. Shirley Beckley, Ms. Marlys Been, and Ms. Cindy Haidu-Banks.

Funding and support provided by the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority, the Kerrytown District Association, and Anderson Paint Company of Ann Arbor.

The individuals depicted from left to right include:

Rev. C. W. Carpenter

Dr. Albert Wheeler, (former Mayor of Ann Arbor)

Bryan Westfield

Coleman Jewett

Judge Nancy Wheeler

Rev. John A. Woods

Richard Blake

Rosemarie Blake

Richard Thompson, (a.k.a. 'Delong')

Dr. Willis C. Patterson'