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I purchase African-American art because several years My home art collection visually refects African-American
ago I developed a profound interest in my ancestral culture, encourages my family, welcomes my guests and Queen by Frank Morrison
heritage. I realized that the circle of communication of soothes my soul.
African-American art had not been fully realized in my
family. I wanted to leave a legacy of African-American Joe Pailin
art to my children to increase their awareness and New York Life
appreciation and continue the connection. Philadelphia, PA
Collecting African-American art has opened my mind
to the enormous talent of people of color. As a youth
growing up in rural West Tennessee, with frsthand
knowledge of the plight of Blacks in the South, I knew
that there must be a million stories to be told. As I have
collected sculpture from Africa and paintings from African-
American artists, I am continually amazed that art on
any surface can tell a story more clearly than words
can express.

I sincerely appreciate the Redcross family for all that
they have done to promote African-American art and for
enabling me to meet and become friends with artists such
as Sidney Carter. I thank them for this opportunity and
for allowing me to be a part of their family.
John D. Sangster Art is beautiful in all forms. It connects an individual to
Education Representative, UAW Region 1D the artist’s creative abilities.
Saginaw, MI
Loretta Harris
Patron
Lamott, PA

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