South is beckoning blacks back home

Between 1900 and 1940, some 2 million black Americans left their native South to escape racial oppression and seek opportunities in the North. It was called the Great Migration. Now many blacks are coming back – not only because of Sun Belt opportunities, but also because our region has become a better place. New laws, …

“Material Girls: Contemporary Black Women Artists,”

Dr. Donna Hollie will discuss the efforts of the African American community both enslaved and free to improve the economic, religious, educational and political climate in one of Baltimore’s oldest neighborhoods. Visitors may bring lunch or purchase lunch from the museum cafe. For more information, or to register, call 443-263-1816. Cost is $5, includes museum …

Black artists show African-inspired comics can sell

Hyde Park native Turtel Onli said the comic book industry has come a long way since he decided to self publish “NOG” in the early 1980s. He said companies then were surprised to learn that he was black at face-to-face meetings. “I can remember when I went to a mainstream comic company is the 1970s, …

Your guide to the National Black Arts Festival

“Unexpected Encounters” is the theme of the 2011 National Black Arts Festival, and, indeed, there are many acquaintances worth making (or renewing) as the popular event hits full stride this week. Centered in downtown and Midtown Atlanta, especially next weekend when Centennial Olympic Park becomes the festival’s nexus, the NBAF continues through July 17. Here’s …