Restored Mural Rededicated to
Lolita Lebrón

View pictures of the rededication here.

Thursday, September 9 culminated the Jornada Albizu en Chicago with the unveiling of the restored mural, "Unidos Para Triunfar" on the corner of Division and Hoyne. There, muralist John Weber and Lolita had an emotional meeting when she learned his uncle was Abraham Unger, the lawyer who had stood out in the defense of Puerto Rican Nationalists during the 40's & 50's in New York. The family of Orlando Quintana, the young Boricua organizer who been assigned to the mural before the police brutally murdered him in the early 70's, also attended the ceremony. Young painter Josue Pellot and long-time ally Michael Deutch, the lawyer who represented Puerto Rican political prisoners since the nationalist era, were also present. Lolita spoke to those gathered, reminding them that the political work and ethics that form Chicago's Puerto Rican community definitely live at the height of Albizu inspired ideals.