End Gun violence Miguel Bejaran MURAL

This mural was proposed for Green Road Community Center as part of a community partnership led by the Boys & Girls Club, along with Artspace, Lowe's Home Improvement, and Home Dept, to raise awareness about the issue of gun violence. The Boys & Girls Club and artist Alcrist Moreta to create an artwork to bring the community together and inspire a system of support and prevention. Alcrist Moreta was personally impacted by gun violence when her brother Miguel Bejaran was shot and killed on November 16, 2021 near the site of the mural.

The mural was proposed as a community-initiated artwork and is part of a Raleigh Arts program that invites residents and organizations to design and create public art in public spaces.

City of Raleigh Gun Violence Reduction Strategy: https://raleighnc.gov/RaleighPDandme

His mother had to bury her youngest child without knowing the killer’s motives or the true actions that led to this tragedy. Miguel was a talented 19-year-old CHILD with so much potential. He graduated in 2020 from Enloe High School in Raleigh, North Carolina and was excited to find his purpose in life. He was a loyal and protective friend, cousin, uncle, brother and son.

Miguel’s murder pierced the hearts of those who loved him with immense grief. Another young man that will never fulfill his full potential. Another young black man taken away from a community that loved him and a family that will forever be left with a void.

Please find it in your hearts to help this family and community commemorate Miguel and anyone else that lost their lives to gun violence in this community. Together we can End Gun Violence, and your donation will cover supplies such as paint, brushes, and lift rental needed to cover the cost of making the LAGER mural piece 36 x 15 ft wall.