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Honoring Black Legacy: Park Avenue Armory and The Met’s Cultural Showcases

Souleo — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:22:23 +0000

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

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North American African-American Museums

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:33:01 +0000

African-American museums play a crucial role in preserving and celebrating the rich history, culture, and contributions of African-Americans to society. These institutions serve as custodians

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Raven Chanticleer and the Harlem African-American Wax Museum

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:57:23 +0000

This article has two parts: Part I is my reminiscence of visiting the Harlem African-American Wax Museum, and, my experience meeting Raven Chanticleer. Before visiting

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Kwame Brathwaite’s NYC “Black Is Beautiful” Moments

Ellen Levitt — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 09:52:56 +0000

Sometimes the smaller exhibitions in an art or history museum will bowl you over with their power. Individual pieces and groups of pieces will captivate

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Black Dolls Reflecting an Array of Cultural Ideas

Ellen Levitt — Tue, 24 May 2022 11:29:51 +0000

Dolls may not seem like the most obvious items to exhibit at a world-class museum that showcases arts and culture. Yet, given deeper examination through

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Faith Ringgold’s Retrospective Exhibit “American People”

Ellen Levitt — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 14:24:45 +0000

What is North American art? Who are the North American People? There are many answers to these two questions — and more likely — curators,

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Transgenerational Trauma and Healing for African-Americans

Lisa DuBois — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:01:55 +0000

The Inherited Strength in Mind, Body and Soul of Our African Ancestors A rich new culture blending old and new rituals, style and music has

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Schomburg Center’s Black Liberation Reading List

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:03:01 +0000

In honor of Schomburg Center's 95th anniversary, curators, archivists, and staff members organized a list of 95 books that foster and celebrate a better understanding of the Black experience.

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The Whitney Museum Black Male Exhibition

Charles E. Wilson — Sun, 31 May 2020 22:20:13 +0000

In 1994, I was very disappointed with this exhibit and its portrayal of African-American men. Do you, the reader, think this exhibit's portrayal has contributed to the ever present mistreatment of the African-American male? Watch the video. What do you think of the justifications for the exhibition offered by this panel of esteemed African-Americans? —RonnBunn

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Lorraine Hansberry and Malcolm X Birthday Celebrations

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 20 May 2020 08:47:15 +0000

On May 19th, the Schomburg Center celebrated birthdays of Playwright Lorraine Hansberry (90th) and human rights activist Malcolm X (95th). Lorraine Hansberry was born in 1930

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The Metropolitan Museum “The Artist Project”, II

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 30 May 2016 20:13:59 +0000

I hope you find artists Jeffrey Gibson, Ethnographic’s Collections Researcher and Mickalene Thomas, Painter, Photographer, Filmmaker, perspectives enlightening. Over the next several weeks to come, I

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Conversations in Black Freedom Studies

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 30 May 2016 11:57:44 +0000

This month’s program marks 50 years since Stokely Carmichael galvanized the Black Power generation in June 1966; and it suggests the long road to the

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First Fridays: LGBTQ Black Pride Edition

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 28 May 2016 14:53:14 +0000

A celebration of inspiring LGBTQ pioneers and the rich history housed in The Life Archive collection at the second annual First Fridays: Black LGBTQ Pride Edition. Groove to

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Films at the Schomburg Research Center: Sembene!

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 26 May 2016 14:22:37 +0000

Sembene! tells the story of the self-taught novelist and filmmaker Ousmane Sembène, who fought–against enormous odds – a 50-year battle to give Africans the power to tell their

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The Bronx Museum – Boogie on the Boulevard

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 26 May 2016 07:26:32 +0000

Get ready for Boogie on the Boulevard! On 16th, the center lanes of the Grand Concourse from 161st Street to 167th Street will be closed

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The Bronx Museum of the Arts – Bronx Trolley Night

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 24 May 2016 12:56:06 +0000

Hop off The Bronx Trolley – First Wednesdays Arts & Culture Tour at the Bronx Museum for free, guided tours of the museum galleries. Free admission

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Partnerships Academy Workshop

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 04 May 2016 11:26:22 +0000

May 10, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:30pm The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse Bronx Would you like to have more support for your community group? In

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“Black Suburbia: From Levittown to Ferguson”

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 21:01:47 +0000

Through December 31, 2015 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Blvd Harlem Schomburg Exhibitions Manager Isissa Komada-John talks to ABC-TV s "Here and Now" about "Black Suburbia: From Levittown to Ferguson." [embedyt]

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“The Mummy Chamber”

Ive — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 08:54:23 +0000

Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor The Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn This installation of more than 170 objects from The Brooklyn Museum world-famous holdings of

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“Thursday Nights”

Ive — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 23:34:44 +0000

Thursday Nights, 6-10pm from January 21 The Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn In 2016, Thursday nights at the Brooklyn Museum will be invigorated by a

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“The Discovery of KING TUT”

Ive — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 13:20:34 +0000

Through May 1,2016 417 5th Avenue (888) 647 2789 Manhatan A unique exhibition. Over 6 million visitors worldwide. THE DISCOVERY OF KING TUT offers

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“I See Myself in You”

Ive — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 21:41:47 +0000

The Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway Contemporary Art Galleries, 4th Floor Long-Term Installation Brooklyn The human body has occupied a significant place in the imaginations

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First Fridays: Holiday “Black Tie” Edition

Ive — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 11:04:30 +0000

Friday, December 4, 2015, 6 – 9pm Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Boulevard (917) 275-6975 Harlem The Schomburg Center present

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Readings and Conversations

Ive — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 14:56:47 +0000

Wednesday, December 2, 5:30pm to 7:30pm The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse (718) 681-6000 Bronx Hop off The Bronx Trolley: First

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“1040 Lounge: Coquito Masters Qualifying Round”

Ive — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 20:57:59 +0000

Thursday, December 10, 2015, 6:30pm to 9pm The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse (718) 681-6000 Bronx As part of the 14th Annual

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Martin Wong – “Human Instamatic”

Ive — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 19:02:38 +0000

Through February 14, 2016 The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse (718) 681-6000 Martin Wong: Human Instamatic will be the first museum retrospective of

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” Forever Coney” – Photographs from the Brooklyn Museum Collection

Ive — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 18:53:04 +0000

Through March 13, 2016 The Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway Elevator Lobby 5th Floor Brooklyn As one of America’s first seaside resorts, Coney Island has attracted

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“Family Affair: Let It Snow!”

Ive — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:46:23 +0000

Saturday, December 5, 2015, 1pm to 4pm The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse (718) 681-6000 Celebrate the holiday season at The

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Holiday Market Weekend

Ive — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 16:52:21 +0000

Saturday, December 12 & Sunday, December 13, 2015 11am-6pm The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse (718) 681-6000 Bronx In collaboration with FromTheBronx.com, The

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NAVIDAD FLAMENCA

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 16:49:46 +0000

Saturday, December 12, 5pm-7pm The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse (718) 681-6000 Bronx Free admission and refreshments (donations suggested)

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Impressionism and the Caribbean

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:46:57 +0000

October 2, 2015. through January 3, 2016 The Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn ,A Major Exhibition of the Work of Celebrated Puerto Rican-Born Painter

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“Boogie on the Boulevard: Summer Sundays”

Ive — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 15:54:13 +0000

Sundays, August 2, 12pm-4pm The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse Bronx Celebrate summer in the Bronx with three pedestrian Sundays on the

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“Presente! The Young Lords in New York” Exhibition

Ive — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 09:30:15 +0000

Through October 15, 2015 The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse • Bronx July 22, 2015 — October 17, 2015 El Museo del Barrio 1230

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The Bronx Museum “Boogie Down Rides”

Ive — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 16:04:35 +0000

Sunday, July 12, 11am to 2pm The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse Bronx Meet at 11am in the North Wing Lobby of

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“Double Take: African Innovations”

Ive — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:10:22 +0000

Long-Term Installation The Brooklyn Museum East Gallery, 1st Floor Celebrating Africa’s continual dynamism and long tradition of artistic creativity, Double Take: African Innovations opens the

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“Teen Publishers”

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 20:06:37 +0000

The Bronx Museum of the Arts The deadline to apply is Friday, June 19, click here to apply. Teen Summer Programs are FREE to all students

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Salute to Arturo A. Schomburg

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 14:03:45 +0000

“The 2015 Puerto Rican Day Parade Honors Arturo Schomburg, founder of The Schomburg Research Library Center.

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“The Slave Route” – Multiple Destinations

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 07:46:45 +0000

Ongoing The Schomburg Center’s Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery 515 Malcolm X Blvd Harlem A flash display of artifacts, documents, and

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Artful Health: 1040 Fitness!

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:21:59 +0000

Thursday, June 11, 7:00pm to 8:30pm The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse Bronx ppp Warm up in series of five fitness classes

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Children’s Literature Salon: Honoring Benny Andrews

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 20:36:59 +0000

Saturday, June 6, 2015, 1:00pm Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Blvd Harlem Schomburg Education, in partnership with Community Works, presents a

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“The African Diaspora in the Indian Ocean World”

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 10:54:21 +0000

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture On Line Exhibition: See Website Address Below Over the course of nearly 20 centuries, millions of East

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ReSignifications

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 17:56:19 +0000

May 29, 2015 – August 29, 2015 NYU Florence, Galleria Biagiotti Villa La Pietra, Via Bolognese, 120 Museo Stefano Bardini, Via dei Renai, 37, Fondazione

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Assembly Required

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 11 May 2015 15:22:45 +0000

Saturday, May 16, 11 am-6 pm The Brooklyn Museum presents Throughout the Museum Free with Museum admission Students from the Brooklyn College Performance and Interactive

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Ascension

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 10 May 2015 07:50:22 +0000

Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 10am to 3pm Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Blvd Harlem ppp The teens of the

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The Future of the Field

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:30:18 +0000

Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 4pm DeVos Institute of Arts Management The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center University of Maryland College Park, MD As the demographics

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Innovative Cultural Advocacy Fellowship

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 21:33:38 +0000

CARRIBBEAN CULTURE CENTER AND AFRICAN DIASPORA INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES Innovative Cultural Advocacy seeks to involve and increase the number of culturally diverse advocates as emerging leaders in

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CCCADI’s First Annual Gala

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 10:43:26 +0000

Saturday, April 25th at 8 PM Alhambra Ballroom 2116 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. Harlem The 1st Annual Gala will pay tribute to the legendary Afro

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Public Programs for Adults, Teens, and Kids

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 02:53:56 +0000

The Brooklyn Museum will present a variety of programs for adults, teens, and kids in April. Public programs include talks, nighttime events, performances, screenings, and

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Basquiat: The Unknown Notebooks

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 19:53:13 +0000

James Kalm, despite some stinging comments published in a critique of the exhibition "Crossing Brooklyn," and the initial disappearance of his name from the guest list, is inadvertently admitted to the Museum's Brooklyn Artists Ball. While celebrity artists schmoozed with deep-pocket donors in the main foyer, your correspondent slinked upstairs to an empty gallery, and records video of "Basquiat: The Unknown Notebooks".

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First Fridays: 80’s Edition

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 11:30:05 +0000

A Friday, April 3, 2015, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Blvd Harlem Monthly social gathering, which features

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Public Programs for Adults, Teens, and Kids

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 19:42:50 +0000

Saturday, March 7, 3–9 p.m. The Brooklyn Museum Art and Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon The Great Hall, 1st Floor The Brooklyn Museum will present a variety

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Featuring Exhibits Focusing on Artists of Color

Odehyah Gough-Israel — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:07:43 +0000

I recently visited the Brooklyn Museum to view some of the outstanding African/African American-centered exhibits on display, in particular the Kehinde Wiley oils and sculptures

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Target First Saturday

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 10:23:11 +0000

March 7, 2015 The Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn (718) 638-5000 Target First Saturday celebrates Women’s History Month with an evening of music, film,

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