Fine art by, Stacy Brown…
Artist Stacey Brown, currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia offers an eclectic collection of original paintings for the contemporary art lover. Born and reared in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, his artistic journey …
Magic Garden by Romare Bearden
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Romare Bearden Made a World
A startling vision greets visitors to “The Art of Romare Bearden,” the awe-inspiring retrospective at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. At the airy mezzanine entrance to the …
The Harlem Renaissance: George Schuyler Argues against “Black Art”
Negro art “made in America” is as non-existent as the widely advertised profundity of Cal Coolidge, the “seven years of progress” of Mayor Hylan, or the reported sophistication of New …
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ASKIA M. TOURE’, POET, ACTIVIST, AFRICANA STUDIES PIONEER
Askia M. Toure’ is one of the pioneers of the Black Arts/Black Aesthetics movementand the Africana Studies movement. Toure’, a modern renaissance man, is also apolitical activist, having served with …
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The Black Arts Movement
The Black Arts Movement is radically opposed to any concept of the artist that alienates him from his community. Black Art is the aesthetic and spiritual sister of the Black …
A Brief Guide to the Black Arts Movement
“Sometimes referred to as ‘the artistic sister of the Black Power Movement,’ the Black Arts Movement stands as the single most controversial moment in the history of African-American literature–possibly in …
The Black Arts Movement (BAM)
The Black Arts Movement (BAM) spans the period from the mid 1960’s to the mid 1970’s. If you are looking for a specific author or book from the BAM period, …
Bay State artist claims P. Diddy stole his work
In 2006, hip-hop and fashion mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs launched a new cologne with a citrusy scent and risque marketing campaign – ads showed Puffy sitting on a bed …
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Design in Motion: The Recycling Truck Project, Philadelphia, PA
In 2009 and 2010, Artist Desireé Bender and Big Picture students created Design in Motion: The Recycling Truck Project, a city-wide public art and graphic design project produced in collaboration …
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Laurence Fishburne’s Daughter: I’ve Always Wanted to Be a Porn Star
Laurence Fishburne’s daughter is speaking out about her controversial decision to enter the entertainment industry by becoming a porn star. “Being in an adult film is not a big deal …
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A Modern Morehouse Man: Are HBCU traditions at odds with freedom of expression?
DO CLOTHES REALLY MAKE THE MAN? They do if the man is a Morehouse Man. That’s the overriding opinion of school administrators, faculty, alumni and students who put the brakes …
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Katrina’s legacy still painful five years after disaster….
NEW ORLEANS (FinalCall.com) – While driving through the Lower Ninth Ward of the city, visitors might be shocked to see that most of it still looks the same as it …
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The Artist behind the Infection
Young Hustle: Up and Coming Gen Yers Gen Y has been called lazy and over-entitled, but these young artists and entrepreneurs are grinding to make their dreams a reality. Get …
Newest Creation: "Metamorphosis", by Larry Poncho Brown
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