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Art by African-Americans is as important as art by The capacity to journey beyond limited circumstances
others. It expresses our view. It is very important for may be serviced by cultural reference. African-American
African-Americans to become collectors of African- art is important because it allows us to witness ourselves
American art in order to encourage our artists to continue from a place of abundance and blessings, honoring what
to create. we have as opposed to what is missing. Community
is made whole when we embody critical, creative and
Dr. Margaret Burroughs refective awareness of ourselves. Art allows us to access
Founder of the DuSable Museum of African-American History hidden truths by tapping into ancestral memory, cultural
Chicago, IL roots and imagination, creating symbols of personal
power and expressing our magic. African-American art is
inspirational evidence of our incredible strength beyond
survival.
Adriene Cruz
Textile Artist
Portland, OR
Vibrations by Margaret Burroughs
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Art by African-Americans is as important as art by The capacity to journey beyond limited circumstances
others. It expresses our view. It is very important for may be serviced by cultural reference. African-American
African-Americans to become collectors of African- art is important because it allows us to witness ourselves
American art in order to encourage our artists to continue from a place of abundance and blessings, honoring what
to create. we have as opposed to what is missing. Community
is made whole when we embody critical, creative and
Dr. Margaret Burroughs refective awareness of ourselves. Art allows us to access
Founder of the DuSable Museum of African-American History hidden truths by tapping into ancestral memory, cultural
Chicago, IL roots and imagination, creating symbols of personal
power and expressing our magic. African-American art is
inspirational evidence of our incredible strength beyond
survival.
Adriene Cruz
Textile Artist
Portland, OR
Vibrations by Margaret Burroughs
349
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