The monument is meant to “memorialize the rich legacy of educational institutions that have advanced the academic aspirations of scholars” and capture “the spirit of all Englewood students who aspire and achieve,” according to the monument’s plaque.
The back of the monument reads, “With belief, power of knowledge and strength of community, one can aspire to greatness.”
“I’m excited and look forward to how it embeds itself into the community and how the community embeds itself into the piece,” Emcays said. “I think this is the beginning of the way the piece will really come to life to now see what people will make of it.” Emcays said he left behind “something that is part of my community work,” an item that is reflective of his nonprofit Never Forget Chicago.
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