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Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 5:09 am By: Erica Taylor, The Tom Joyner Morning Show The Howard Theater in Washington, DC opened its doors in 1910. Nestled on DC’s “Black …
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Dawn Turner Trice April 9, 2012 In preparing his 1997 movie “Titanic” for 3-D, James Cameron reportedly reshot a scene because an astronomer told him that the position of the …
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Reading , Pennsylvania — 10 April 2012 (ArtfixDaily.com) Two works by noted African-American sculptor, Selma Burke, are on display in the Reading Public Museum’s newly renovated and expanded Cohen Gallery …
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It’s been popular for ages in African-American communities. But now that nail art has gone high-fashion, everyone’s suddenly discovered it. Fashion’s “it” things inspire obsessions and frantic longings in consumers. …
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Pioneering entrepreneur and publisher John Harold Johnson received one of the U.S. Postal Service’s highest honors on Jan. 31 when he was commemorated with this year’s Black Heritage Forever …
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The odds were stacked against her – abused, neglected, and homeless after the loss of both parents to substance abuse and AIDS, Christine Carter became just another ward of the child …
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SOURCE U.S. Postal Service African-American Artist Honored on Forever Stamp BALTIMORE, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following is being released by the U.S. Postal Service: What: First-Day-of-Issue dedication ceremony of …
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William H. Johnson “Flowers” stamp debuts By Jacqueline Trescott With the flower stands now bursting with spring color, it is beneficial to study how famous artists arranged blooms and contrasted …
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My unshakeable belief in the power of encouragement, compassion and patience is what allows me to have constructive dialogue with people from all walks of life. All I know is …
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In assembling his art collection, Barnes outsmarted the world. In crafting his foundation, Barnes outsmarted himself. Albert Coombs Barnes was a brilliant man. As a student, Barnes emerged from one …
September 16, 2011|By Stephan Salisbury, Inquirer Culture Writer The Barnes Foundation museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will officially open May 19, becoming only the second home of the remarkable …
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Education 1985 Howard University, MFA Printmaking 1975 Temple University, BS Art Education Post Graduate 1999 Canadian School for Non Toxic Printmaking Workshop-Certificate Non- Toxic Printmaking Professional Honors, Fellowships, and …
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Claudia “Aziza” Gibson-Hunter attended Tyler College of Art, and graduated from Temple University. Claudia attended graduate school at Howard University and moved to Harlem New York. After completing her …
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Education 1985 Howard University, MFA Printmaking 1975 Temple University, BS Art Education Post Graduate 1999 Canadian School for Non Toxic Printmaking Workshop-Certificate Non- Toxic Printmaking Professional Honors, Fellowships, and …
By Naomi Nix, Chicago Tribune reporter 2:14 p.m. CDT, April 5, 2012 It’s not hard for Cliff Rome to rattle off the names of famous artists who once called Bronzeville …
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