Blue Shield of California Unveils New Community Mural

Hasina (right), depicted in the mural holding the basketball, and Brailyn (left) stand in front of the new “Promise” mural at the Boys & Girls Clubs Challengers Clubhouse in South Los Angeles.

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan collaborated with community organizations and local artist Moses Ball to create “Promise” mural that was unveiled in the Boys & Girls Clubs Challengers Clubhouse.

Community artist Moses Ball speaks to the crowd at the unveiling of the “Promise” mural at the Boys & Girls Clubs Challengers Clubhouse in South Los Angeles.

The mural is part of the Community Art Therapy Program for the local youth to help them express their feelings and talk about difficult issues in a safe, nurturing space. The participating youth helped create a “Promise” theme mural with positive images, such as aviator Bessie Coleman-inspired young girl dressed like a pilot with an image of a plane taking flight behind her. Another shows a young girl rapper inspired by Nipsey Hussle’s music as well as his community work.