Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 3, 2022 Keith Knight Mural installed along the Northern Strand Community Trail Special to The Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson recently joined members of Malden Arts, artist Keith Knight, Jr., his family and residents for an unveiling of the Keith Knight Mural along the Northern Strand Community Trail behind The Breakfast Club (formerly Doo Wop Diner). Mayor Christenson proclaimed May 22, 2022, as “Keith Knight, Jr. Day” in Malden, Mass. All are encouraged to come and view the artwork and enjoy the trail. Keith Knight, Jr. – a nationally syndicated, award-winning cartoonist born and raised in Malden – is a 1984 Malden High School graduate. In his early years he was known as a Michael Jackson impersonator; he later became a popular rapper and musician. His autobio comic, “The K Chronicles,” was the inspiration for the Hulu show “Woke,” which he cocreated and wrote. Keith is well-known for using his unique style and talent to address political, social and racial issues through his art. He has also led panels at college campuses, comedy clubs, libraries and churches to help educate on various community topics and create environments of inclusion and acceptance. Keith’s willingness to use his skills as an artist and a writer Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available to make a difference led the Malden Arts ARTLine to honor Keith. The idea of the Malden Arts ARTLine came after a visit to the Ed Emberley retrospective at the Worcester Art Museum in 2017. Members identified four living Malden-born artists, writers and musicians whom they invited back to Malden to celebrate their contributions to the arts with public murals in Malden. The members started with the oldest, and the Ed Emberley mural, which was designed by Naomi Kahn and painted by high school art students using Ed Emberley drawing books for inspiration, was unveiled with Ed and family in attendance on Exchange Street on May 23, 2018. This was followed by two more celebrity visits: from musician Norman Greenbaum in October 2019 for the “Spirit in the Sky” mural unveiling – art by Jesse Melanson, location also on Exchange Street – and, in December 2019, Frank Stella, who unveiled the “Frank Stella Mural” on Malden High School. The youngest of the four artists, Keith Knight, during the pandemic years came up with a Malden-centric take on his comic strip “Life’s Little Victories.” The unveiling of the Keith Knight Mural was almost four years to the day, May 22, 2022, from the first mural, the Emberley, on May 23, 2018. Malden Police Patrolmen’s Assoc. donates $1K to MHS Alumni Assoc. Pictured from left to right: former Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson, Malden Arts Board Vice President Candace Julyan, Artist Keith Knight, Jr., Malden Arts Board Member At Large Sharon Santillo, Malden Arts Treasurer Naomi Brave, Malden Arts Board Member At Large Naomi Kahn, Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe and Mayor Gary Christenson. http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only GENEROUS DONATION: Malden Police Patrolmen’s Association gave their annual $1000 scholarship donation to Malden High School Alumni Association on Wednesday. Pictured from left to right: Officer Daniel Sylva, MPPA President Officer Patrick Manolian, MPPA Delegate Detective Renee Kelley, MPPA Treasurer Katelyn Centore, MHSAA Board Members Carol Scally, Arlene Ceppetelli, and Jeanne Marquardo, MPD Crime Analyst David Ritchie, Detective Elijah McNeal, Detective Bobby DiSalvatore, School Resource Officer Trent Headley, and Detective Sal Gennetti.(Courtesy photo/MPD)
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