Alabama NewsCenter — Painting a movement: Live HealthSmart Alabama murals in Kingston and Titusville reenergize public spaces

By Rick Lewis

“Welcome to the BBQ” is the colorful invitation emblazoned on the recently repainted grill in Kingston’s Stockham Park. It is one of several new taglines and murals throughout the park inviting community members to enjoy the space.

The new additions are part of Live HealthSmart Alabama, a UAB initiative that works with businesses and organizations to improve buildings and access to healthy food, exercise and health care in underserved neighborhoods of Birmingham and Alabama. The initiative is led by the UAB Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center, which partnered with Blank Space Birmingham, the Kingston Coalition and the Kingston Neighborhood Association to help revitalize Stockham Park.

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