Artist uses talents to portray young Black men in more positive light

Maryland artist uses talents to portray young Black men in more positive light

Daniel Katz-Hernandez is a deaf artist from Gaithersburg who is painting mural with the goal in mind of portraying young Black men in a more positive light.

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - If you are near 4802 Rhode Island Avenue in Hyattsville, Maryland, take a second to stop in the alley near Streetcar 82 Brewing Co. and take a look at the 27-foot-by-15 foot mural called ‘Water Balloons Dancing."

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Daniel Katz-Hernandez is a deaf artist from Gaithersburg who is painting mural with the goal in mind of portraying young Black men in a more positive light.

It was created by Gaithersburg resident and Gallaudet grad Daniel Katz-Hernandez.

Katz-Hernandez is a self-taught artist who wanted to share positive images of young black men in his community.

This story is the third in a series celebrating Black History Month by taking a look the roles murals play in telling the story of African American history.

Check out the other Black History Month highlights.

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