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Charles McGee sculpture dedication

April McGee-Flournoy, daughter of Charles McGee, points to the newly installed sculpture by her father artist Charles McGee at The North Rosedale Park Community House in Detroit on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The 24-foot sculpture, titled “Unity North,” is comprised of steel and aluminum, with a vibrant blue steel base and vertical core faced with grey aluminum panels and 22 figures in white on each side.
April McGee-Flournoy, daughter of Charles McGee, points to the newly installed sculpture by her father artist Charles McGee at The North Rosedale Park Community House in Detroit on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The 24-foot sculpture, titled “Unity North,” is comprised of steel and aluminum, with a vibrant blue steel base and vertical core faced with grey aluminum panels and 22 figures in white on each side.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Elizabeth Cooper of Detroit points to her engraved brick paver installed outside the Community House during a dedication ceremony.
Elizabeth Cooper of Detroit points to her engraved brick paver installed outside the Community House during a dedication ceremony.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Engraved brick pavers outside the Community House in North Rosedale Park in Detroit.
Engraved brick pavers outside the Community House in North Rosedale Park in Detroit.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
People gather outside the Community House during a dedication ceremony of a sculpture by artist Charles McGee at North Rosedale Park.
People gather outside the Community House during a dedication ceremony of a sculpture by artist Charles McGee at North Rosedale Park.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Domeda McCauley, former co-chair for the Great Art Great Park, with Bill Frey, president, North Rosedale Park Community Association, at the newly installed sculpture by renowned artist Charles McGee at The North Rosedale Park Community House.
Domeda McCauley, former co-chair for the Great Art Great Park, with Bill Frey, president, North Rosedale Park Community Association, at the newly installed sculpture by renowned artist Charles McGee at The North Rosedale Park Community House.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Carole Layne of Livonia points to a memorial engraved brick paver installed outside the Community House at North Rosedale Park in Detroit.
Carole Layne of Livonia points to a memorial engraved brick paver installed outside the Community House at North Rosedale Park in Detroit.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Lyndsay McGee, daughter of Charles McGee, stands next to the newly installed sculpture by her father renowned artist Charles McGee at The North Rosedale Park Community House in Detroit. The 24-foot sculpture, entitled “Unity North,” is comprised of steel and aluminum.
Lyndsay McGee, daughter of Charles McGee, stands next to the newly installed sculpture by her father renowned artist Charles McGee at The North Rosedale Park Community House in Detroit. The 24-foot sculpture, entitled “Unity North,” is comprised of steel and aluminum.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Marsha S. Bruhn, chair, The Legacy Project of North Rosedale Park, speaks during a dedication ceremony of a sculpture by artist Charles McGee at The North Rosedale Park Community House in Detroit on Saturday.
Marsha S. Bruhn, chair, The Legacy Project of North Rosedale Park, speaks during a dedication ceremony of a sculpture by artist Charles McGee at The North Rosedale Park Community House in Detroit on Saturday.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Marsha S. Bruhn, chairwoman of The Legacy Project of North Rosedale Park, speaks during the dedication ceremony.
Marsha S. Bruhn, chairwoman of The Legacy Project of North Rosedale Park, speaks during the dedication ceremony.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Hank Muranski holds a model of the 24-foot sculpture sculpture by artist Charles McGee.
Hank Muranski holds a model of the 24-foot sculpture sculpture by artist Charles McGee.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
April McGee-Flournoy (right), daughter of Charles McGee, looks at a sculpture by her father Charles McGee at The North Rosedale Park Community House.
April McGee-Flournoy (right), daughter of Charles McGee, looks at a sculpture by her father Charles McGee at The North Rosedale Park Community House.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Marsha S. Bruhn, chair, The Legacy Project of North Rosedale Park, speaks during a dedication ceremony of a sculpture by artist Charles McGee.
Marsha S. Bruhn, chair, The Legacy Project of North Rosedale Park, speaks during a dedication ceremony of a sculpture by artist Charles McGee.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Lyndsay McGee, seated left, daughter of Charles McGee, listens to remarks by Marsha S. Bruhn, chair, The Legacy Project of North Rosedale Park.
Lyndsay McGee, seated left, daughter of Charles McGee, listens to remarks by Marsha S. Bruhn, chair, The Legacy Project of North Rosedale Park.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
The 24-foot sculpture, entitled Unity North is comprised of steel and aluminum, with a vibrant blue steel base and vertical core faced with grey aluminum panels and 22 figures in white on each side by artist Charles McGee.
The 24-foot sculpture, entitled Unity North is comprised of steel and aluminum, with a vibrant blue steel base and vertical core faced with grey aluminum panels and 22 figures in white on each side by artist Charles McGee.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Bill Frey, right, president, North Rosedale Park Community Association, waves to the crowd during the dedication ceremony.
Bill Frey, right, president, North Rosedale Park Community Association, waves to the crowd during the dedication ceremony.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
People gather outside the Community House during a dedication ceremony of a sculpture by artist Charles McGee.
People gather outside the Community House during a dedication ceremony of a sculpture by artist Charles McGee.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News