On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, the Teaneck Black Lives Matter Mural Committee presented the library with a framed collage, including a full picture of the 5,400 square foot mural, and pictures of the mural being painted and installed. Left:Kasai Sanchez, Teaneck High School and Willie Thornton, Teaneck resident, with Library Director Allen McGinley. Right: (L to R) Steve Savitz, Shae Lewis, Susan Herriott, Javalda Powell, Bonnie Savitz, Allen McGinley (Director, Teaneck Public Library), Kasai Sanchez, Willie Thornton, Natacha Pannell, Reggie Pittman, and Scott Pleasants. The Teaneck Township Council voted on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, to permanently extend and authorize the “Black Lives Matter” mural/painting on Palisade Avenue next to Votee Park that was completed in October 2020. RESOLUTION 45-2021: Permanently Extending The Authorization for the Painting of “Black Lives Matter” within the Votee Park Parking Area along Palisade Avenue across from the Rodda Center as a Form of Government Expression
All photos courtesy of Teaneck residents, Robert G. Wright, Steve Savitz and Warren Fields.
Completed Mural – Drone View / Robert G. WrightTeaneck BLM Mural Committee members with Teaneck Council member Gervonn Romney Rice / Steve SavitzCommunity member and child painting the mural / Steve SavitzBLM Mural member Christine Mayers / Steve SavitzCommunity member holds fist in support of BLM mural / Steve SavitzCommunity members show peace signs on BLM mural site / Steve SavitzCommunity members on BLM mural site / Steve SavitzCheryl Miller Porter “There’s Nothing Like a Sistah” / Steve SavitzRenee Karibi-Whyte and daughter holding candles in support of lives lost / Steve SavitzJavalda Powell leads the BLM mural candlelight vigil / Steve SavitzNatacha Pannell pays remembrance to Phillip Pannell / Steve SavitzCommunity members painting the BLM mural / Warren FieldsScott Pleasants supporting the youth / Warren FieldsDena Grushkin and her son painting the mural / Warren FieldsView from the “M” Red, White and Blue / Warren FieldsCommunity members painting the mural / Warren FieldsBLM mural members supporting the youth / Warren FieldsCommunity members painting the mural / Warren FieldsView from the “B” Red, Black and Green / Warren FieldsShae Lewis lights a candle for a community member / Warren FieldsView from the BLM Pride symbol / Warren FieldsNatacha Pannell and her mother holding Phillip Pannell posters / Warren FieldsSteve Savitz wears “Say His Name Phillip Pannell” shirt / Warren FieldsReggie Pittman painting the mural / Warren FieldsBLM Mural Youth Leader, Odein Karibi-Whyte / Warren FieldsBLM Mural Youth Leader, Kasai Sanchez speaks to the residents / Warren FieldsOdein Karibi-Whyte and Kasai Sanchez discuss the events / Warren FieldsTeaneck Mayor, Jim Dunleavy supporting the BLM mural with Bonnie Savitz and Willie Thornton / Warren Fields
Left: Kasai Sanchez, Teaneck High School and Willie Thornton, Teaneck resident, with Library Director Allen McGinley. Right: (L to R) Steve Savitz, Shae Lewis, Susan Herriott, Javalda Powell, Bonnie Savitz, Allen McGinley (Director, Teaneck Public Library), Kasai Sanchez, Willie Thornton, Natacha Pannell, Reggie Pittman, and Scott Pleasants. The Teaneck Township Council voted on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, to permanently extend and authorize the “Black Lives Matter” mural/painting on Palisade Avenue next to Votee Park that was completed in October 2020. RESOLUTION 45-2021: Permanently Extending The Authorization for the Painting of “Black Lives Matter” within the Votee Park Parking Area along Palisade Avenue across from the Rodda Center as a Form of Government Expression
