Moneta Sleet Jr. Park

Moneta Sleet Jr. Park highlights the life and work of a groundbreaking photojournalist whose images helped define the Civil Rights Movement. Born in Owensboro, Sleet became the first African American man to win a Pulitzer Prize in 1969 for his photograph of Coretta Scott King at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral.

The park features a Kentucky historical marker along with six interpretive panels that explore Sleet’s career and the moments he captured through his lens. His work documented both the struggle and dignity of the era, offering a powerful visual record of American history. Designed as an accessible outdoor space, the park invites visitors of all ages to engage with Sleet’s story and consider the role of photography in shaping public understanding of civil rights.