“Beacons” is a celebration of the energy and spirit of individuals who have been influential within the Bronx community and have received positive acclaim for their cultural, political, and artistic contributions. These include Audre Lorde (depicted here), Gil Scott-Heron, Celia Cruz, and James Baldwin, among other African American and Afro-Latino figures. Learn more about this piece and view photographs of each portrait on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority website.