Los Angeles
The connection between Los Angeles and Juneteenth is rooted in the migration of Black Texans who brought this important tradition with them.
Today, Los Angeles joins the nation in celebrating Juneteenth, fostering a sense of community, diversity, unity, and remembrance for the long journey toward freedom and Absolute Equality for all..
Samson Abimbola Adenugba
Featured Artist
Samson Abimbola Adenugba is a Nigerian visual artist, designer and muralist.
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He holds a Higher National Diploma (H.N.D) in Painting from the Yaba College of Technology with Distinction in 1995. Bimbo specializes in oil paintings and murals, with a focus on contemporary life situations and sociopolitical reflections. His unique style brings together colors, light and lines, with which he composes highly poetic imageries and powerful visual statements.
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He is a recipient of numerous academic and corporate awards, among which are “Best Overall Performance”, 1st Prize National Academy Press Award.
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Samson has produced numerous murals and other public art installations around the US. He was a team member of Galveston's original "Absolute Equality" mural. He recently produced large scale murals for Street Art for Mankind in Detroit MI and Houston, TX.
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