Alvin Carter

Main Street mural captures lessons of unity:

Drivers heading north on Main Street approaching Main Street Books' parking lot may notice a tall, thin African-American man with graying dread locks and beard. They are witnessing a master muralist, artist and teacher creating a work of art. This is something he has done for many years. The theme of his work is a positive message of cooperation, expressing social solidarity and future possibility. He depicts regular people of all races creeds and colors working in unity.

Muralist, artist and teacher Alvin Carter is one of the artists selected by a team from the 2006 Class of Leaders for a New Century. Their project is "Canvassing the City," the painting of murals on vacant walls in downtown Hattiesburg.

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