The Wall That Speaks, Sings and Shouts

Located outside the Ruben F. Salazar Park recreation center, Paul Botello’s mural The Wall That Speaks, Sings, and Shouts is an energetic expression of movement and emotion in brilliant ranges of color. The mural was commissioned by Los Tigres del Norte, a well known Nortena band whose portrait is featured on the left side of the wall. According to Botello, Los Tigres del Norte “write about the struggles and strength of the everyday man and woman, and share my philosophy of speaking out for those with no voice.” Amidst a variety of complex symbols the artist depicts groups of marching men, women, and children who will not be detained by a small detachment of police officers. The park’s namesake, journalist Ruben F. Salazar, is included in a small blue portrait on the right side of the mural.