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Public art honoring Richard A. Tucker, a key figure in Norfolk’s African American history, will be dedicated on the grounds of the library bearing his name, the Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library (2350 Berkley Ave. Ext., Norfolk, VA 23523) on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m.

Norfolk Arts commissioned artist Vinnie Bagwell of Yonkers, NY to create “Richard A. Tucker,” a life-sized, free-standing bronze sculpture depicting Tucker, honoring his legacy as Norfolk’s first African American principal and advocate for black education.

Join the artist, Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander and Norfolk Arts at the Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library for the dedication ceremony and celebration reception featuring a live, interactive puppet-making theatre created by local artist and founder of Meliq on the Move, Tanya Shadley.

Free shuttle service provided to the event from Oakleaf Forest and Diggs Town. Shuttles will stop every 15 minutes between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Pickup locations will be identified with black balloons.