Mississippi unveils large folk art installation in Greenville

GREENVILLE, Miss. — A new folk art installation called The Roots of Protection was unveiled Monday along Historic Nelson Street in downtown Greenville. The project is one of the largest of its kind in Mississippi, according to organizers.

Community members and local officials gathered for the dedication, which acknowledged the resilience of the Nelson Street neighborhood. Councilwoman Lurann Thomas Kingdom, Mayor Errick Simmons, and Councilman Al Brock attended the event, along with Commissioner Willie Simmons, who dedicated the installation.

The project was supported by the Mississippi Arts Commission as part of the America250 initiative honoring Black and Brown people who contributed to the region’s history. Artist Lauren Bostic created the installation, which aims to celebrate local heritage and community strength, organizers said.

Officials from the Mississippi Development Authority, the City of Greenville, the Greenville-Washington County Chamber of Commerce, the Mississippi Convention & Visitors Bureau, and other organizations participated in the event. The project marked a significant moment for Greenville and the Mississippi Delta region, according to local leaders.

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