February 4: Augusta Savage 2 min read A Daily Journey Through History Month The Sculptor Who Lifted Every Voice Story In 1939, Augusta Savage created The Harp, a monumental sculpture for the... Read More
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February 4: Augusta Savage 2 min read
February 1: Jacob Lawrence 2 min read A Daily Journey Through Black History Month “The Migration Series”: Chronicling a People’s Journey Story Jacob Lawrence was one of the most celebrated painters of... Read More
✨ Sneak Peek Alert! ✨— Jacob Lawrence 1 min read Kicking off February 1 with the legendary Jacob Lawrence, a master storyteller of the Harlem Renaissance. Did you know his iconic Migration Series brought the struggles... Read More
Pioneers of Style/ Influential African-American Icons in Art and Fashion In the vibrant tapestry of visual culture, African-American icons — artists, designers, and fashion trendsetters — have profoundly influenced and reshaped the landscape of art... Read More
Honoring Black Legacy: Park Avenue Armory and The Met’s Cultural Showcases Two of New York City’s premier institutions, Park Avenue Armory and The Metropolitan Museum of Art are honoring the Black legacy through a series of... Read More
A Cultural Confluence: African-American Literature in Europe |1992-41 The Fabres’ Initiative: “The initial step was ours. We created the occasion,” Genevieve Fabre told me last month in Paris on the campus of the... Read More
Talk at the 2024 Gala at The Shed and special events The month of November was full of galas and special events. Check out the talk about transgender parenthood at the 2024 Gala at Shed, a... Read More
Ellis Haizlip — a pioneering television producer Early Life and Vision Ellis Haizlip was a pioneering television producer and host, renowned for his groundbreaking work in promoting African-American culture through the medium... Read More