On July 11, 2015 there was a breakthrough in our nation when OneUnited Bank hosted the unveiling of the mural, Thunder & Enlightening, painted by internationally acclaimed artist Addonis Parker. The OneUnited Mural Project has run in conjunction with an internship program sponsored by the Miami Children’s Initiative and OneUnited Bank which included 21 inner city youth apprentice from 9 local high schools in Miami, FL working with Mr. Parker. The youth are each making a mural rendering on a small piece of plywood to bring forth awareness and unity in the local community. However The Mural conveys a more controversial message of Freedom and Hope.
Thunder & Enlightening expounds on social and economic unrest – using media icons including Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown and the 343 firefighter heroes from the aftermath of 9/11. The mural serves as a global bipartisan exchange to unite the world on a plateau of peace. It is the artistic blueprint for the documentation of truth and a sincere approach for equal justice. This is a unique time in history to bear witness to such a monumental testament written from the pages of innocent blood. Thunder & Enlightening speaks to this truth because this awakening must be shared with the community to undertake a more perfect civilization. The time is now to see through eyes of painted voices! We thank everyone who joined us on July 11, 2015 and everyone who shares our effort to celebrate the passing journey of racism, bigotry, fear and historical falsehood; as we embrace the birthing of a unified nation in the spirit of love.
The unveiling of this landmark mural, Thunder and Enlightening, by the artist Addonis Parker on the facade of OneUnited Bank Miami was a wonderful community celebration! We thank everyone who attended including all elected officials, community leaders, customers, supporters, family and friends. We particularly want...
The OneUnited Mural Project included 21 Teen Apprentice who worked with the artist, Addonis Parker. This video, which includes a beautiful song, Only You, by the artist’s talented sister, Antoinique Parker, is a thank you to all involved in this project. The mural, Thunder & Enlightening,...
The OneUnited Mural Project had a wonderful celebration of our Teen Apprentices! We were touched by the moving recognition of each of their gifts by our artist, Addonis Parker. We also enjoyed dinner with their families, shared a gallery of their work, provided them with...
Take a peek at the OneUnited Mural Project, including our artist, Addonis Parker, our Teen Apprentices and their financial literacy teacher and our President & COO, Teri Williams!...
Teens met Dinizulu Gene Tinnie at Kroma Miami Art Gallery, an accomplished visual artist who interprets the history he studies. For more than forty years, he has studied the nature of slavery and is co-director of the Dos Amigos/Fair Rosamond Slave Ship Replica Project. They...
The OneUnited Mural Project teen apprentices visited the Perez Art Museum Miami (#PAMM) and participated in a creative project! PAMM is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries. A very inspirational experience for...