A new community museum in Compton is showcasing local art designed to inspire young people and showcases what life is like in Compton, from their points of view.
A new community museum in Compton is showcasing local art designed to inspire young people. For founders of the Compton Art and History Museum Marquelle and Abigail Lopez-Byrd, this is a long-time dream come true.The Byrds run a non-profit called "Color Compton," which helps young people build community through art and history. Last summer, they came up with the idea of having a museum to support their projects.
So when a space opened up in their office building, they made their vision a reality. They did most of the physical work themselves, but there were a few roadblocks. A burglary wouldn't stop them. They still met their goal, with the doors opening on Feb. 18, during Black History Month. The hope is to inspire young people to beat the stigma sometimes attached to Compton.
The museum highlights items like archives from Cal State L.A., murals and paintings and other local art that showcases what life is like in Compton, from their point of view.
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