Celebrating collaboration

By KATHERINE ORIEZ

February 15, 2009 | 8:18 p.m. CST

Brenda Perkins congratulates her son, Isaiah Berry, after the unveiling of his painting at the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center on Sunday. Berry worked with local artist Grant Blackwell to create the painting.

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