Story Wall
Share His Pain!
The Row of granite-framed markers along the city’s seawall present ten sculpted bronze plaques. The plaques share messages designed to encourage reconciliation and healing from a legacy of slavery, ethnic hatred, and oppression. They include commentary and original art about translated epigraphs from Alex Haley’s messages in Roots.
The 9 messages are universal in significance.
- Servitude
- Love
- Challenge
- Faith
- Forgiveness
- Family
- Heritage
- Perseverance
- Dedication
