Community mural painted on CVS that was damaged during May protests in downtown Raleigh

The pharmacy has been boarded up with plywood since May's protests. Local artists see the plywood as an opportunity to share a message of unity to Raleigh.

Artsplosure and the African American Cultural Festival partnered with Wake County to create the piece.

“I just like the fact that it’s a community effort," said Trey Ansley, one of the muralists. "Several people came out here from the city to assist and kind of beautifying it a bit further."

People from all different walks of life took part in painting the mural, Ansley said.

Local residents also helped assist with the painting in 30-minute slots from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The creators hope that the mural transforms the CVS storefront into a "collective thought space for courageous conversations."