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What if “up with hope” could actually triumph over “down with dope”? Right here, before the Tribute to Herman Wrice Mural, we remember a man who dared to believe it could. This mural isn’t just paint on a wall. It’s a testament to the unwavering spirit of Herman Wrice, a community organizer who took a stand against the drug epidemic that plagued his beloved Mantua neighborhood. In the face of violence and despair, Wrice founded Mantua Against Drugs (MAD) in 1987. His strategy was simple, yet audacious: confront drug dealers head-on, reclaim abandoned buildings, and empower residents to take back their streets. Wrice, often seen sporting his signature white hard hat, led marches, organized vigils, and even challenged dealers to “come get him”. His courage, captured so vividly in this mural, resonated far beyond Philadelphia. The “Wrice Process,” as it came to be known, inspired communities nationwide to fight back against the scourge of drugs. Herman Wrice, the “John Wayne of Philadelphia,” as President Bush once called him, may be gone, but his legacy of hope and resilience lives on in the colors of this mural and the spirit of this community.

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