St. Patrick’s Day – History (Video)
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, the saint’s religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as …
The History of the Dukes of Destiny (as told by John Colgan-Davis)
It was a rambling three story house on the edge of the woods in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. The year was 1984 and four young musicians lived in that house, spending …
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Iran & ‘Argo’: Authorities Reportedly Planning On Suing Hollywood
By NASSER KARIMI TEHRAN, Iran — Iran is planning to sue Hollywood over the Oscar-winning “Argo” because of the movie’s allegedly “unrealistic portrayal” of the country, Iranian media reported Tuesday. …
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Justin Timberlake On Kanye West’s ‘Suit And Tie’ Diss On ‘Late Night’
The Huffington Post  | By Madeline Boardman On Saturday night, Justin Timberlake returned to “Saturday Night Live” for his fifth hosting gig, bringing an impressive cast of alums to …
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Halle Berry’s Cleavage Proves Distracting For Jay Leno
It’s no secret that Halle Berry oozes sex appeal. The Bond girl can leave men in a dribbling state of awe simply by flashing her smile — so you can …
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University of Delaware Museums
University Museums Mission The University Museums seeks to enhance the educational and scholarly mission of the University of Delaware through the exhibition, online presentation, study, preservation and growth of its …
Edmund Pettus Bridge, ‘Bloody Sunday’ Site, Declared A Historic Landmark (Video)
Forty eight years ago, the Edmund Pettus Bridge was the site of a horrific attack on some 600 civil rights demonstrators, traveling from Selma to Montgomery. When the then Alabama …
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Art Investment by October Gallery Staff
With the high value placed on powerful, socially-relevant art of today and the timeless works of history’s greats, art will always be an intriguing and sought after form of investment. …
$228k for one of the greatest African-American artists
by Paul Fraser An important painting in the history of African-American visual art featured alongside this very unique Sargent Claude Johnson sculpture at Swann Auction Galleries’ African Americana Printed & …
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Why Is the Division Between Africans and African Americans
by Mabi Conti Why is the division between Africans and African Americans? “You can bend a knee, but not a heart” Why is the division between Africans and African Americans? …
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Lynde Washington – Visual Artist
Lynde Washington was born July 2, 1977, in Washington D.C.  As a child he had two things in his hands, a paintbrush in one and a football in the other. Washington was introduced to …
African American Paintings
by Benicio Brown African American paintings are in high demand, we know that for sure. The mixture of the two cultures combined into one form of art is truly beautiful, …
African American Quilting on the Rise
by Janet Blackwell African American quilting is on the rise in the US. The 2010 Quilting in AmericaTM survey, points to a 65% increase in the number of black quilters …
As an artist, am I identifying with my art?
by Eric Michot As an artist, am I identifying with my art? Do I become the product of my own creation as I am expressing what appears to be my …
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Framing — and Reflecting — Beauty
By MAURICE BERGER Inside a beauty parlor in a small Florida town, Carrie is having her hair done. She is oblivious to the commotion around her. Peering intently into a …