MILWAUKEE — Juneteenth is all about celebrating freedom, and this year, that celebration is hitting the road—literally. The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has teamed up with TRUE Skool and local artists to transform a city bus into a moving work of art, turning heads and sparking conversations about history, representation, and community pride. Wrapped in vibrant artwork, the Juneteenth bus is a collaboration designed to showcase culture in a powerful way.
TRUE Skool’s Co-Director, Shalina Ali, believes the entire city should take pride in this initiative. “I think Juneteenth is something the entire city should have pride about,” Ali said. MCTS driver Kimberly Harris, who has been behind the wheel for eight years, shares that pride.
“It’s wonderful. It’s a beautiful bus, and it shows off our heritage!” Harris said. The artwork on the bus comes from local artists Alex Solis and Adjua Nsoroma, winners of TRUE Skool’s “Live Mural” contest.
For them, seeing their art on wheels is a surreal experience. “When they see this bus, I hope it puts a smile on their face to see something bright and beautiful,” Nsoroma said. “I hope they read the words—it says ‘celebrate,’ it says ‘Juneteenth,’ ‘liberation,’ ‘culture.
’” But this bus isn’t just about the art. It’s about using public spaces to celebrate culture, bringing Juneteenth’s message of freedom and empowerment directly to the people. MCTS says the initiative also highlig.
