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Nicole Macdonald shows tribute to Detroiters in Jefferson-Chalmers mural (www.metrotimes.com)

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With all the drama unfolding in Detroit around equity in mural painting, who should get to paint the city, and at what price, we’re taking this time to appreciate a piece that Detroiters can actually be proud of.

Earlier this week Mayor Mike Duggan, city officials, and community members gathered at a press conference to celebrate the 200th mural in Detroit’s City Walls program painted by lifelong Detroiter Nicole Macdonald.

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