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When Scandinavia Was Hotbed Of Black American Culture

Nov 4, 2024 | Culture

An old suitcase with a small leather handle summons the presence of the person who once carried it across oceans and nations. Surrounding it in a display case are a pair of shoes, gloves, a hat, and a Bible, all owned by the Julliard-trained Black classical pianist...

Museum Of The African Diaspora In San Francisco Celebrates Black Art Week

Oct 7, 2024 | Art, Arts Education, Culture

The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) is currently hosting Black Art Week, showcasing three new exhibits that aim to celebrate Black creative excellence. It’s the first time the initiative is taking place in San Francisco. Curator Key Jo Lee shared insights...

Afrofuturism Thrives In Philly − 5 Artists You Should Know

Sep 30, 2024 | Art, Culture

From the creation of the Liberty Bell in the 1750s to the world-famous Philadelphia Sound soul music of the 1960s and ‘70s, artistic innovation has long been a staple in Philly history. Today, the city’s thriving Afrofuturist scene is...

Making The Art World More Welcoming For Black Women

Sep 23, 2024 | Art, Arts Education, Culture, Women

Black Girls In Art Spaces (BGIAS), a fast-growing community for Black women to explore the arts and champion Black artists, has expanded from an initial meetup at a Dallas art gallery to more two dozen chapters across the US and abroad in just two years. “The...

Cowboy Culture Has Always Been Black Culture

Jun 10, 2024 | Books, Culture

I grew up in Southern California’s High Desert, home of renowned Hollywood cowboy Roy Rogers. I loved the expansiveness of the desert, which meant there was space for animals like horses, but I never felt a connection to cowboys. Little did I know then that,...

How ‘Art, Beats + Lyrics’ Transformed From Touring Art Show To Cultural Phenomenon

Apr 15, 2024 | Art, Culture

For 20 years, Art, Beats + Lyrics has captivated audiences nationwide by amplifying the voices of both renowned and emerging visual artists. To celebrate this milestone, its primary figures—Jabari Graham and Dwayne “Dubelyoo” Wright—hosted a special weekend in its...