Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad Named Next Director of the Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture

Khalil Gibran Muhammad, a history professor at Indiana University, has been named the new director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, to begin in July 2011. New York Public Library officials made the announcement on Wednesday, ending a sometimes contentious search. Dr. Muhammad, 38, succeeds Howard Dodson Jr., who last April announced …

Artist Ernie Barnes

Ernest “Ernie” Eugene Barnes, Jr. (July 15, 1938 – April 27, 2009) is considered one of the leading African-American painters and is well-known for his unique style of elongation and movement. He was also a former professional football player, actor and author. Ernest Barnes, Jr. was born during the Jim Crow era in “the bottom” …

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Presidential museum to house oral histories from local African-Americans

By PETE SHERMAN (pete.sherman@sj-r.com) THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER Recordings and transcripts of oral histories collected from Springfield African-American residents are now available online at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum’s website. The museum has hosted the collection since 2006, after forming a partnership with the Springfield, Illinois African American History Foundation, which created the oral …

Museums – DC Area

Museums Openings “20TH ANNUAL OPEN JURIED PATUXENT ART LEAGUE EXHIBITION” Works by Maryland, Northern Virginia and District residents, through Jan. 2 at Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel. Open daily 10 to 5. 301-699-2255. arts.pgparks.com. Free. “WATCH THIS! NEW DIRECTIONS IN THE ART OF THE MOVING IMAGE” On display are nine works spanning 50 …

Kwanzaa Celebrations

BY Georgette Gilmore If you celebrate Kwanzaa or just want to experience the African-American holiday that celebrates family, community and culture, there are some great events in Baristaville and beyond: Step Afrika!Who: Ages 10 and up.What: Step Afrika is the first professional dance company to celebrate the tradition of stepping as an art form originated …

Museum and gallery events around Philly, PA

Art Museums & Institutions African American Heritage Museum 661 Jackson Rd., Newtonville, NJ; 609-704-5495. www.aahmsnj.org. Tue.-Fri. 10 am-3 pm. Barnes Foundation 300 N Latchs La., Merion Station; 610-667-0290. www.barnesfoundation.org. $15 (reservations required). Thu.-Sun. 9:30 am-5 pm. Brandywine River Museum Rte. 1 & Rte. 100, Chadds Ford; 610-388-2700. www.brandywinemuseum.org. Imaginary Beasts of Royal Lacey Scoville. Closes …

Riverside Stained Glass – Forrest Smith

With its historic homes and distinctive architecture, East Falls is the perfect place for Riverside Stained Glass. Artisan Forrest Smith opened his shop here two years ago because he thought it would a beautiful play to work, play and eat. He is glad he did. Riverside Stained Glass does custom stained glass, but specializes in …

Steven Berry

I am a photographer, film-maker, photo illustrator and a playwright. As a photographer, I have photographed over 11,000 images. A number of my images have been exhibited at the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) and Community College in Philadelphia.. I have taken a number of photography and film classes at various schools and workshops …

The Gospel Truth

Mavis Staples releases You Are Not Alone. by: Richard Gehr | from: AARP Mavis Staples was an unusually husky-voiced teenager when she sang on “Uncloudy Day,” the Staple Singers’ first gospel hit, in 1956. Led by guitarist-songwriter Roebuck “Pops” Staples, her family’s group became spiritually charged pop stars with strong ties to the civil rights …

Kwanzaa Activities – Washington, DC Area

Kwanzaa Many events require reservations or advance ticket purchases and may sell out – call before you go. “THE BLACK CANDLE: A KWANZAA CELEBRATION” Dec. 11 at 4:30. Screening of the documentary by M.K. Asante that uses Kwanzaa to celebrate the African American experience. Narrated by Maya Angelou. Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St., …