CBS46 Interview: Street Art and the Struggle for Justice

Weeks before Super Bowl LIII descended upon Atlanta, CBS46 Atlanta interviewed Black Men Smile® founder Carlton Mackey about the city’s vibrant street art and the special meaning that murals and public art pieces carry for communities who are struggling for justice.

In Atlanta, art murals including themes of civil rights, social justice and Atlanta culture are popping up all over the city. Emory professor / Black Men Smile Creator Carlton Mackey and Atlanta artist Fabian Williams discuss the role of art in addressing social issues and the use of social media in affecting community change.