Quinta Brunson gets her own Philadelphia mural and a key to the city

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Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson returned to her elementary in West Philadelphia to dedicate a mural by artist Athena Scott. The mural features educators and students larger than life on the school. Brunson explained that when it she rejected the idea of putting the show's stars on the school in favor of the community being able to recognize themselves in the art.
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Thank you for never allowing anyone to put your Philadelphia brick and Brazilians in a box.
Thank you for remembering our great city on your personal journey to self-discovery and even amidst your global success.
This is a key to the city of Philadelphia.
I hope when you see yourself, your classmates, or colleagues, that it's a reminder of how beautiful and amazing you are.
That we're all in this together and there's no limits to what you can do.
I don't want a mural of the fictional characters of Avedon, Louisiana.
I want a mural that reflects the actual community.
I get these mock-ups from this artist, and I say this is exactly what I want.
Kids from the neighborhood, kids from the school, people from the neighborhood, people from the school.
We have to see ourselves in the big picture.
That's how we know there's a tomorrow.
That's how we know there's a community to take care of.
You don't need to see famous people on the wall.
You need to see you on the wall.
Davis, beautiful. We are beautiful.
