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 …
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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 …
C E N T E R * P E A C E : A Reflection of The Inner Spirit, Or Not ?
Earth, Water, Fire and Air the elemental components of our natural existence, each a force of kinetic power and tranquil peace. Mankind’s struggle continues, teetering on the brink of domination …
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The G.R.E.A.T.E.S.T. Soul Journey
We were started by Tom Gregory, owner of the printing company, Professional Duplicating. Professional Duplicating, which has offices in Bryn Mawr and Media PA, has been in business since 1977. …
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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Floetic, new original by Frank Morrison
The newest original by Frank Morrison, Floetic. Mr. Morrison is a wonderful artist that I have enjoyed his work for some time now. His art has expression and urban style …
The Art of the Negro: (Study) – Hale Woodruff Murals at Clark Atlanta University – Atlanta, GA
The Art of the Negro murals were painted by Hale Aspacio Woodruff (1900-1980) and consist of six canvas panels housed in the atrium of Trevor Arnett Hall. Woodruff, art professor …
Annette John-Hall: Still family celebrates 141st reunion in Lawnside Read more
Cruising down Oak Avenue into the historic borough of Lawnside, it didn’t take long to spot the sign. 141st Still Family Reunion: An American First Family. Can’t argue with the …
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