π¨ #ArtIsAWeapon
DC FAM! Let's honor hometown music & culture hero #Samthemanburns @samthmb, and keep his legacy alive by adding his image to the new mural at the historic Ben's Chilli Bowl @benseverything!! The deadline to submit your request is May 17, 2026. Thank you!
πΌβοΈπΎReposted from @stmb_legacy A proclamation. A street. Now the possibility of a a mural (we always wanted one) at the historic Ben's Chili Bowl!!!!!!!
Family, friends, and everyone who knew Sam or experienced one of his events, please consider taking 2 minutes to nominate Sam "The Man" Burns for the new Ben's Chili Bowl mural. This is live and the window is open, but time is of the essence! Submissions close May 17th, less than a week!
Here's a ready-made message anyone can copy and paste into the form: (of course you can use your own words)
Suggested name: Sam "The Man" Burns
Why he should be featured: Sam "The Man" Burns was a beloved DJ, mentor, and cornerstone of Washington DC's community and culture β much like Ben's Chili Bowl itself. Through his events, his music, and his spirit, Sam brought people together on U Street and beyond for decades. He was a native Washingtonian born in 1957, just one year before Ben's opened its doors in 1958 β two DC institutions, forever linked. Featuring Sam on the new mural would honor not just a man, but the entire community he helped build and the legacy he left behind.
π Submit here: benschilibowl.com/new-mural π Deadline: May 17, 2026 π£ Tag it: #BensNewMural
Please share this far and wide; every submission counts. Let's get Sam "The Man" on that wall. πΆ Forever grateful!
"Music, Film, Dance, and Art are my weapons for Peace." - Sam Burns
π benschilibowl.com/new-mural #BensNewMural. @benseverything
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