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Black art is my weakness. I love collecting all forms of When you are in the business of molding youngsters
art. It is the quintessential representation of our people. into productive citizens, it becomes necessary to
Having Black art in my environment gives me a sense of infuse their surroundings with positive role models and
connectedness. educational experiences.
Anita M. Pearson Art is often a common denominator that allows the
Speech Clinician students not only to see positive images but also to make
Raleigh, NC a connection with the subject through their own self
expressions, interpretations and experiences.
As a child growing up, my exposure to African-American
art was limited to a few pages in history books and
National Geographic magazine. Today’s youth have a
number of opportunities to celebrate their heritage and
enjoy art that personally speaks to them. It is because of
this availability that I seize every opportunity to display
artwork throughout our school that is either produced by
our students or an artist that has a positive message to
share.
The art shown above was created by Alcorn Elementary
School students under the tutelage of art teacher Jeanette
Pinkney (at left).
Pamela DeShields Young
Principal, Alcorn Elementary School
Philadelphia, PA
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Black art is my weakness. I love collecting all forms of When you are in the business of molding youngsters
art. It is the quintessential representation of our people. into productive citizens, it becomes necessary to
Having Black art in my environment gives me a sense of infuse their surroundings with positive role models and
connectedness. educational experiences.
Anita M. Pearson Art is often a common denominator that allows the
Speech Clinician students not only to see positive images but also to make
Raleigh, NC a connection with the subject through their own self
expressions, interpretations and experiences.
As a child growing up, my exposure to African-American
art was limited to a few pages in history books and
National Geographic magazine. Today’s youth have a
number of opportunities to celebrate their heritage and
enjoy art that personally speaks to them. It is because of
this availability that I seize every opportunity to display
artwork throughout our school that is either produced by
our students or an artist that has a positive message to
share.
The art shown above was created by Alcorn Elementary
School students under the tutelage of art teacher Jeanette
Pinkney (at left).
Pamela DeShields Young
Principal, Alcorn Elementary School
Philadelphia, PA
Dilemma by E. B. Lewis
185
184 185
