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Last week I served as the DJ at my daughter’s grade school dance. The playlist she and I made together heavily favored Now compilation-style hits alongside the novelty dances the …
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The Walters Art Museum recently discovered a previously unknown photograph of Mary Edmonia Lewis (1844–1907), the first 19th-century African American sculptor to receive international recognition. Prior to this discovery, there …
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Louisiana music and art is the theme of an exhibition and panel discussion at the Louisiana State Archives, 3851 Essen Lane, during Black History Month. Louisiana Music: An Artistic Tribute, …
By David Brent Johnson The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s inspired several black artists to explore their African heritage and the black experience in America, from enslavement to life after …
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By Lindsey Washington Black History month isn’t solely about museums – or history. Across the District and the region, libraries, department stores and, yes, historical sites are presenting new …
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By CAROL VOGEL The Museum of Modern Art has recently acquired a disparate group of artworks, adding muscle to its already world-class permanent collection. Some were gifts promised years …
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By MARGARET FOSMOE – Like Margaret on FacebookSouth Bend Tribune5:41 p.m. EST, February 21, 2013 SOUTH BEND — For decades the red brick building on West Washington Street dispensed health …
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By Kevin Hall/Staff Reporter Eastern community members can track the progression and transformation of African-American art through the ages during “EvolutionZ of Art.” The members of Zeta Phi Beta sorority …
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In reality, African-American prisoners of war were killed en masse. Black troops in action endured lower wages and poorer medical care and living conditions than their white counterparts. But soldiers …
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In celebration of Black History month, The Petersburg Area Art League (PAAL) will open two exhibitions on Feb. 11, which feature the work of two Virginia artists whose works explore …
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One of my passions (among the many that I have) is art! I love looking into all works of art, decode its hidden meaning, its depth and the many layers lying …
Baltimore artist David Charles creates his vibrant, provocative drawings from his childhood experiences watching his Northwest Baltimore neighborhood of Park Heights as it was ravaged by drugs, violence, poverty and …
From Shelley Esaak, former About.com Guide I could tell you that art plays a large part in making our lives infinitely rich. Imagine, just for a minute, a world without …
(BPT) – From home decor to fashion and food, the styles and trends of the 1970s have slowly been creeping back into the mainstream, and this year they’re out in …
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(BPT) – The top home decor trends for 2013 are already emerging, and homeowners seeking a fresh look will find a lot to love. Not only can these looks be …
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