Last but not least, standing in the clear is Nora Hendrix, best known as the grandmother of legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix who lived with her during his childhood and after being discharged from the US army in 1961. As a vaudeville performer, Nora originally travelled to Vancouver with her husband James Hendrix in 1911, while searching for work after their vaudeville revue is stranded in Seattle. After relocating to Hogan’s Alley, Nora finds work as a cook at Vie’s Chicken and Steaks. She was also part of the group that founded the African Methodist Episcopal Fountain Chapel, and was one of the leads in gathering support for Fred Deal (see previous two posts). As one of the most active members of the community, Nora Hendrix lived as a prominent resident of Hogan’s Alley from the 1920s until its demise, remaining nearby until her death in 1984, two months before her 100th birthday. As Nora holds up a golden shield, she deflects a descending ax amid an oncoming tidal wave. In absorbing the impact, Nora is self-empowered as she resists succumbing to the demolition of Hogan’s Alley, its history living on. 7th section of ‘Hope Through Ashes: A Requiem for Hogan’s Alley’, a @vanmuralfest mural recognizing @hogans.alley Special thanks to artists @oxana_gaida @mrscripsit @reduxdelux @amira_at_large #painting #mural #norahendrix #jimihendrix #grandmother #pioneers #blackpioneers #ancestors #activist #community #blackcommunity #AfricanMethodistEpiscopal #queen #blacklivesmatter #hogansalley #canadianhistory #blackhistory #vancouvermuralfestival #adoworks #mural #artist #blackartist #blackart #canadianartist #vancouverartist (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGdhoodhxQD/?igshid=yop5poprprx5
