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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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: …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Mavis Staples releases You Are Not Alone. by: Richard Gehr | from: AARP Mavis Staples was an unusually husky-voiced teenager when she sang on “Uncloudy Day,” the Staple Singers’ first …
Kwanzaa Many events require reservations or advance ticket purchases and may sell out – call before you go. “THE BLACK CANDLE: A KWANZAA CELEBRATION” Dec. 11 at 4:30. Screening of …
Who’s Your Brother offers you the opportunity to use your talent, your resources, and a small amount of your time to brighten someone else’s day by meeting a need without …