A historic Works Progress Administration mural at the Percy Julian Junior High School was removed after school officials decided that it did not represent represent the school’s diversity. Living New Deal team member Barbara Bernstein was interviewed by Manny Ramos for the Chicago Sun Times. “I think it does a real disservice to remove a piece of historical work,” said Bernstein.
This oil on canvas mural “Child and Sports–Winter” was painted by Ethel Spears in 1937 with WPA Federal Art Project funding. Read the Chicago Sun Times story here.