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    Historical Marker Unveiled in Centennial Park

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    NASHVILLE, TN — The unveiling of a historical marker in Centennial Park in Nashville took place on March 23, 2022 The historical marker names the history of the former swimming pool facility that was closed during the civil rights movement and desegregation efforts of the 1960s. The marker honors the work of the late Kwame Leo Lillard and Matthew Walker Jr. 

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    A ceremony took place on the grounds of Centennial Art Center. Speakers included Evelyn Lillard, Kwame’s wife, Dr. Phyllis Hildreth, Dr. Learotha Williams, and Candace Koney (niece of Matthew Walker Jr. reading a statement from M. Nicole Walker, Matthew’s daughter), Parks Director Monique Odom, and Mayor John Cooper.

    Shown left to right: A crowd of more than 150 attendees gathered Wednesday morning for the unveiling of the historical marker along with press from various news outlets; Joshua Wagner, Metro Parks Centennial Art Center Director; Mayor John Cooper (right) and Parks Director Monique Odom (left), unveiled the marker along with help from relatives of the Walker and Lillard families, Nashville Freedom Riders, members of the Metro Parks Board and other Metro Government officials and staff; Metro Parks Director Monique Odom (left), reads aloud from the text on the marker to Mayor John Cooper (right) and other ceremony participants and distinguished guests; Monique Horton Odom, Metro Parks Director; TSU Professor Dr. Learotha Williams; Mayor John Cooper
    All photos by Von Reisch Photography compliments of the Centennial Park Conservancy
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