Children at Charles Hadley Park often use the Olympic-size pool, unaware that the names etched onto it — Miller J. and Nancy S. Dawkins — belong to two people who significantly shaped Liberty City.
Now, a group of residents is working to make sure that story isn’t missed.
“The Dawkins exemplify servant leadership. Their advocacy focused on the needs of the community, and the empowerment and encouragement of others to grow and prosper,” said Mary Washington, chair of a committee formed to create a mural in the duo’s honor. The committee is hoping to raise $80,000 by New Year’s Day to support the project.
“I want our community to feel a sense of achievement knowing that we came together to support a project to gift an amazing work of art to the City of Miami that represents the legacy of two African American leaders of our community,” she said…