No Joke – Five African American Films Debut on the Big Screen in April

Tracie Reddick St. Petersburg African-American Issues Examiner When Friday the 13th  creeps on the calendar this month, it will mark a lucky day for black cinema. Why? Because five – …

Build relationships amid memory loss

Adam Robb’s grandma used to take care of him. Now she’s experiencing symptoms of dementia. He’s learning how to make memories with her — even as her memory fades.

Little Known Black History Fact: The New Howard Theatre

Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 5:09 am By: Erica Taylor, The Tom Joyner Morning Show The Howard Theater in Washington, DC opened its doors in 1910. Nestled on DC’s “Black …

Black passengers add another facet to Titanic story

Dawn Turner Trice April 9, 2012 In preparing his 1997 movie “Titanic” for 3-D, James Cameron reportedly reshot a scene because an astronomer told him that the position of the …

NOTED AFRICAN-AMERICAN SCULPTOR’S WORKS ON VIEW AT READING PUBLIC MUSEUM

Reading , Pennsylvania — 10 April 2012 (ArtfixDaily.com) Two works by noted African-American sculptor, Selma Burke, are on display in the Reading Public Museum’s newly renovated and expanded Cohen Gallery …

Why Everyone Suddenly Cares About Nail Art

It’s been popular for ages in African-American communities. But now that nail art has gone high-fashion, everyone’s suddenly discovered it. Fashion’s “it” things inspire obsessions and frantic longings in consumers. …

John H. Johnson Honored with Black Heritage Forever Stamp

  Pioneering entrepreneur and publisher John Harold Johnson received one of the U.S. Postal Service’s highest honors on Jan. 31 when he was commemorated with this year’s Black Heritage Forever …

Against All Odds Foundation Social Entrepreneur Provides Hope to New Jersey Youth

The odds were stacked against her – abused, neglected, and homeless after the loss of both parents to substance abuse and AIDS, Christine Carter became just another ward of the child …

Celebrating the Works of William H. Johnson

SOURCE U.S. Postal Service African-American Artist Honored on Forever Stamp BALTIMORE, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following is being released by the U.S. Postal Service: What: First-Day-of-Issue dedication ceremony of …

William H. Johnson “Flowers” stamp debuts

William H. Johnson “Flowers” stamp debuts By Jacqueline Trescott With the flower stands now bursting with spring color, it is beneficial to study how famous artists arranged blooms and contrasted …

Amerikkka’s Last Stand by Russell Simmons

My unshakeable belief in the power of encouragement, compassion and patience is what allows me to have constructive dialogue with people from all walks of life. All I know is …

Outsmarting Albert Barnes

In assembling his art collection, Barnes outsmarted the world. In crafting his foundation, Barnes outsmarted himself. Albert Coombs Barnes was a brilliant man. As a student, Barnes emerged from one …

Barnes gallery to open in Philadelphia on May, 19, 2012

September 16, 2011|By Stephan Salisbury, Inquirer Culture Writer The Barnes Foundation museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will officially open May 19, becoming only the second home of the remarkable …

Garden Silhouette 30″ x 20″ Mixed Media 2010 by Gibson-Hunter

  Education 1985 Howard University, MFA Printmaking 1975 Temple University, BS Art Education Post Graduate 1999 Canadian School for Non Toxic Printmaking Workshop-Certificate Non- Toxic Printmaking Professional Honors, Fellowships, and …