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The Family

Ricardo Moody, Willie L. Cooks III, and Sidea Cooks

“The Family” recognizes Hattiesburg native Oseola McCarty’s family values and her iconic contributions to the community, including a $150,000 scholarship endowment to The University of Southern Mississippi in 1995. Hattiesburg, Miss. artist Ricardo Moody joined art students Willie L. Cooks III and Sidea Cooks to design and paint the bright mural, which includes a cheerful color scheme and features McCarty surrounded by diverse neighborhood families.

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The Family

Sidea Cooks

“The Family” recognizes Hattiesburg native Oseola McCarty’s family values and her iconic contributions to the community, including a $150,000 scholarship endowment to The University of Southern Mississippi in 1995. Hattiesburg, Miss. artist Ricardo Moody joined art students Willie L. Cooks III and Sidea Cooks to design and paint the bright mural, which includes a cheerful […]

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