The Woodson African American Museum of Florida has commissioned acclaimed artist, curator, and Black Art In America founder Najee Dorsey to create a major new mural as part of its presentation of Many Voices, One Nation: Our Community, a landmark exhibition commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Opening in July 2026, Many Voices, One Nation: Our Community is presented through the Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main Street program in partnership with Florida Humanities. The Woodson was selected as one of only three organizations in Florida to host the exhibition, which examines the diverse peoples, cultures, and experiences that have shaped the American story.
Dorsey's commissioned mural will serve as a centerpiece of The Woodson's local interpretation of the exhibition, offering a powerful visual narrative that expands upon the Smithsonian framework while bringing to the forefront stories of resilience, migration, resistance, and cultural contribution that have often been omitted from traditional accounts of American history.
