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2026 Finalist, Grade 12

Benjamin Wright

A “Diamond” in the Rough, 2026

Paper, graphite, collage on paper

23 x 16.5 in

Teacher: Nakimer Foreman (2025-26 Ambassador)
School: Monroe Comprehensive High School, Albany, Georgia, US

Excerpt from artist’s Impact Statement: "My artistic vision for this piece was to connect the past with the present by showing how the struggle for equality continues today."

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Learn more about Unsung Hero: Dion Diamond

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Collections: Art Gallery, Civil Rights, Dion Diamond

ARTEFFECT, founded by Lowell Milken, invites educators and students to explore the inspiring stories of Unsung Heroes―and their invaluable lessons as role models―through the visual arts. Learn more: www.arteffectlmc.org

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