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Nickerson Gardens Mural
Meet the Artist
Artist Brian Peterson will be painting a mural on the outside of the Nickerson Gardens basketball court. This mural is designed to represent historical Black figures in Rams history, present, and future. The mural will be unveiled in late February.
Brian Peterson, a husband and father of three, is a distinguished artist celebrated for his impactful murals and creative vision that transcends traditional art boundaries. His works are not just visual masterpieces but powerful community statements, designed to inspire hope, connection, and reflection.
Among his most notable projects are the "Courthedral" mural honoring Kobe and Gianna Bryant, the "Lion of Judah Arts Tower," and the "More than an Athlete" mural in Hollywood, each carrying profound cultural and spiritual significance.
Beyond his artistic accomplishments, Brian is deeply committed to humanitarian work, using his talents to uplift marginalized communities and advocate for social change. His projects often serve as platforms for storytelling, celebrating unsung heroes and amplifying voices that might otherwise go unheard.
Music Recording
Kobie Turner x Stix x Watts Rams
Rams defensive tackle Kobie Turner teamed up with Watts native, rapper, producer and the founder of the Think Watts Foundation Stix for a multi-session music education program with local youth that formerly played for the Watts Rams. Stay tuned later this month to get a peek into how their song came to life!
Recognizing Trailblazers
Earnel Durden Black Coaches Symposium
The Rams will continue to celebrate the organization's trailblazers by hosting their second annual Earnel Durden Black Coaches Symposium in their locker room at SoFi Stadium for local high school tackle and flag football and youth tackle and flag football coaches on February 20.
Creatives of the Future
Da Poetry Lounge Slam Night
The Rams will support Slam Night at Da Poetry Lounge where six pre-selected poets will perform a poem that fits the themes of the night related to Kenny Washington, LA-native and UCLA standout who was the first Black player to be signed by an NFL team in the modern era ending a 12-year ban on Black players in the league.
How do Rams staff members express their culture?
Taylor Bailey
Sometimes the simplest forms of support mean the most for a person's confidence. For Taylor Bailey, a producer for the Rams' Studios team, that backing from mentors and peers has played a huge part in helping her get to where she is today. Bailey is one of the only Black women on the Rams video team. Her advice for other Black professionals trying to break into the same career space as her is to be true to oneself and not get discouraged by the lack of representation.
Byron Cunningham
The son of two parents who were born in Mobile, Alabama, during the Jim Crow and Civil Rights eras, the continued guidance Byron Cunningham receives from them still motivates him to this day.
"There were opportunities that they never had growing up, and they never used that as an excuse to educate themselves, and the sacrifices they made to make sure they gave my brother and I the education, discipline, and tools for us to be successful," Cunningham said. "Now having two children of my own, it is my responsibility to make sure I pass along those same values my parents taught me, so I'm motivated as soon as I wake up every morning."
Meet the Artist
Laci Jordan
Laci Jordan designed all digital elements of the Rams 2025 Black History Month branding. Laci is a multidisciplinary artist and creative director who uses color and authenticity as mediums to inspire unapologetic expression.
Laci's work concentrates on color, pop culture, the representation of marginalized people and the intersectionality among these realms.From her use of vibrant colors to her deep commitment to creating authentic portrayals of contemporary culture, her work reflects her vision of a world filled with infinite expressions of creativity. Throughout the course of her career, her art has been commissioned by brands such as Bentley, Ben & Jerry's, Disney, Google, HBO, Jordan Brand, Netflix, NFL, Nike, REI, Spotify, Universal Music Group and many more.
Laci was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama but currently resides in Los Angeles.
