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CANTON ‒ The African American Arts & Cultural Festival was held July 10 at Centennial Plaza downtown. Presented by the ...
As a historical interpreter, researcher, artist, and designer, Cheyney McKnight incorporates 18th and 19th-century African American design skills to create pieces with a modern twist.
AFRICAN AMERICANS. Cleveland's African American community is almost as old as the city itself. GEORGE PEAKE, the first Black settler, arrived in 1809 and by 1860 there were 799 Black people living in ...
Wendel A. White / Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA in honor of Dr. James Farmer In ...
It had a short and contentious existence, but the Wall of Respect has an outsize influence and importance. In 1967, a group of African American artists formed the Organization for Black American ...
One of Clayton’s favorite pieces comes from Marcus Leslie Singleton, who watched from New York as his family lost their home.
Altadena is home to many Black artists, many of whom were affected by the L.A. fires. A new exhibit at the California African ...
African calligraphers are taking the world by storm as they're redefining letter art globally. Their unique styles and techniques are gaining recognition, highlighting Africa 's rich culture.
Franklin's African American Heritage Center, located at 500 Jefferson Street, celebrates and preserves the achievements of African Americans in Simpson County and beyond.