North Carolina Central University Art Department

The NCCU Department of Art offers students the opportunity to earn their Bachelor of Art degree in Art. Students may choose to concentrate in Visual Communications, Studio, Art Education, or …

Naomi Sims

Naomi Sims: March 30, 1948 – Aug. 1 — Sims is widely credited as being the first African American supermodel. Her key breakthrough came when she was selected for a …

African-Native Americans focus of Aurora U exhibit

By al benson “IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling display focusing on African-Native American people, will be exhibited at the Schingoethe Center for Native American …

Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad Named Next Director of the Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture

Khalil Gibran Muhammad, a history professor at Indiana University, has been named the new director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, to begin in July 2011. New …

Artist Ernie Barnes

Ernest “Ernie” Eugene Barnes, Jr. (July 15, 1938 – April 27, 2009) is considered one of the leading African-American painters and is well-known for his unique style of elongation and …

Kelvin Henderson

About the Artist Hailing from Henderson, NC, Kelvin started painting at an early age. After over 20 years of service with the federal government, he resigned to pursue a full-time …

Brazil Butt Lift®

Brazil Butt Lift® Item #: BrazilButtLift Trainer to world-famous supermodels, Leandro Carvalho combines Brazilian dance, cardio, and his own signature lower-body sculpting moves to lift, firm, and shape your behind …

Presidential museum to house oral histories from local African-Americans

By PETE SHERMAN (pete.sherman@sj-r.com) THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER Recordings and transcripts of oral histories collected from Springfield African-American residents are now available online at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum’s …

Museums – DC Area

Museums Openings “20TH ANNUAL OPEN JURIED PATUXENT ART LEAGUE EXHIBITION” Works by Maryland, Northern Virginia and District residents, through Jan. 2 at Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel. Open …

Kwanzaa Celebrations

BY Georgette Gilmore If you celebrate Kwanzaa or just want to experience the African-American holiday that celebrates family, community and culture, there are some great events in Baristaville and beyond: …

Museum and gallery events around Philly, PA

Art Museums & Institutions African American Heritage Museum 661 Jackson Rd., Newtonville, NJ; 609-704-5495. www.aahmsnj.org. Tue.-Fri. 10 am-3 pm. Barnes Foundation 300 N Latchs La., Merion Station; 610-667-0290. www.barnesfoundation.org. $15 …

Riverside Stained Glass – Forrest Smith

With its historic homes and distinctive architecture, East Falls is the perfect place for Riverside Stained Glass. Artisan Forrest Smith opened his shop here two years ago because he thought …

Kontrena Clark

Author Kontrena Clark is the granddaughter of the legendary Jr. Walker & The All Stars, famous for the Motown Hit “Shotgun”. She has always had a passion for singing and …

Steven Berry

I am a photographer, film-maker, photo illustrator and a playwright. As a photographer, I have photographed over 11,000 images. A number of my images have been exhibited at the African …