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Viewing collection Annie Bell Robinson Devine Clear context

2026 Finalist, Grade 12

Natalia Benitez

Walking the Walk, 2026

Acrylic on paper

24 x 15 in

Teacher: Archana Kamani (2024-25 ARTEFFECT Ambassador)
School: Plainfield Academy for the Arts and Advanced Studies, Plainfield, New Jersey, US

Excerpt from artist’s Impact Statement: "For my piece, I chose the moment that eventually changed voting practices in Mississippi, when Devine boldly stood in the House of Representatives."

Read the artist's Impact Statement.

Learn more about Unsung Hero:
Annie Bell Robinson Devine

Collections: Annie Bell Robinson Devine, Art Gallery, Civil Rights

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