MCTS Unveils Juneteenth Bus
Bus wrapped in murals by two local artists celebrating Juneteenth Day.
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has a newly decorated bus — adorned with two murals in honor of Juneteenth Day.
The bus will make its first public appearance in the Juneteenth Parade on Wednesday, traveling along N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The bus is wrapped with two murals — one on either side — created by two local artists Adjua Nsoroma and Alex Solis.
At the unveiling Tuesday, County Executive David Crowley took the opportunity to discuss the importance of Juneteenth and his administration’s mission to advance racial equity in Milwaukee County.
“This is a time to not only honor the incredible journey as it relates to freedom and justice, but it’s also a time when we have to recognize the struggles and resilience, the strength and the triumphs, of African Americans,” Crowley said, and “their history throughout our entire nation.”
“We could not be more proud of all of our True Skool family, our True Skool community, because this represents not only these two artists, but our entire network of young creatives, entrepreneurs and changemakers,” Verdin said.
Crowley called the bus a “powerful symbol” and said, “Literally – literally – this is a moving tribute to the resilience and the creativity that defines Milwaukee County.”
“Public transportation plays a vital role in promoting equity, by providing affordable, accessible and reliable transportation options for everyone,” said Kevina Vann, diversity equity and inclusion manager for MCTS. “So regardless of your class, socioeconomic background or the color of your skin, the bus is for all of us.”
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