Is Blackface Racist, Bad Taste or Art?

Pundits are asking whether some folks may be taking this post-racial thing a little too far. A year after Vogue Italia published an edition featuring all-black models to draw attention to the lack of opportunity for black women on high-fashion runways, the French edition of Vogue put a model in blackface. An episode of “America’s …

R&B singer, Marvin Gaye mentor Harvey Fuqua dies

DETROIT (AP) — Singer, songwriter and record producer Harvey Fuqua, an early mentor of Marvin Gaye, has died. Fuqua was 80. Ron Brewington of the Motown Alumni Association says Fuqua died of a heart attack Tuesday at a Detroit hospital. The Louisville, Kentucky, native founded the R&B-doo-wop group the Moonglows, which signed with DJ Alan …

Market for African-American art continues to grow

At its sixth biannual specialist sale, Swann sets four new artist records By Viv Lawes | Web onlyPublished online 9 Mar 10 (market) Hot on the heels of resurgent sales of impressionist, modern and contemporary works in London, auction records for African-American artists continued to stack up as Swann held its sixth dedicated biannual sale …

Introducing First Lady Edition of Michelle Obama Life-Like Figurine From Thomas Blackshear’s Ebony Visions Collection

With all the aspects of a highly collectible and rare offering, collectors and enthusiasts anticipate high demand for this First Lady Edition. Artfully detailed, the figurine captures the essence of Michelle Obama…elegant, sophisticated yet disarmingly down-to-earth, traits she is certain to pass on to her own lovely daughters. Ripon, CA (BlackNews.com) — Limited to only …

Ed Terrell, art director and curator, African American Coalition of Reading

Why he’s in the news: The African American Coalition of Reading joined with Outsider Folk Art Gallery to create an exhibit that was one of Pennsylvania’s largest tributes to black artists. Originally on view in February and March in a Penn Street gallery, “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” was so popular, it was extended through the end …

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is the world’s largest institution dedicated to the African American experience. The Museum provides exhibitions and programs that explore the diversity of African American history and culture. The Museum houses over 30,000 artifacts and archival materials and is home to the Blanche Coggin Underground Railroad Collection, …

The African American Heritage Preservation Cultural Complex

The African American Heritage Preservation Cultural Complex (AACC) originated in 1984,as a hobby, by Dr. and Mrs. E.B. Palmer, then opened in 1989 as the Black Heritage Park. The Palmers’ and George Barner incorporated AACC in 1994. The Palmers’ entered into a Lease Agreement in 1991 for $1.00 per year. The park occupies approximately 3 …

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture opened on June 25, 2005 and is named after Reginald F. Lewis (1942-1993). Born in Baltimore, Lewis was an entrepreneur and philanthropist who served as chair and chief executive officer of TLC Beatrice International, the largest U.S. company owned by an African American …

The Penn Center, South Carolina

Tucked in the heart of the South Carolina Sea Islands between glimmering marshes and deep water, nestled beneath the silvery moss draped limbs of massive live oaks, you will find the Penn Center – the site of one of the country’s first schools for freed slaves and one of the most significant African American historical …

Great Granddaughter of Booker T. Washington To Lead Oakland/Bay Area Youth In Historical Journey…

Across Country, Following His Footsteps From Slavery To Freedom “The highest test of the civilization of any race is in its willingness to extend a helping hand to the less fortunate. A race, like an individual, lifts itself up by lifting others up.” — Booker T. Washington San Leandro, CA (BlackNews.com) — When President Obama …

Rounded, organic shapes soften a bathroom’s style

(ARA) – The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is not only the launching pad for a number of new kitchen and bath products; it’s also the place where key trends are announced. At this year’s spring event in Chicago, the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) held its annual design competition, at which 10 …

Just married? How to reconcile your decorating differences

(ARA) – After the “I dos” are exchanged and the reception is over, couples find out that the realities of cohabitation do not always make for smooth sailing, especially when it comes to blending different tastes and styles. While newlyweds find themselves saying “I do” at the altar, that phrase frequently turns into “I don’t” …

FREE Michael Jackson 3D Poster 4th of July Weekend

Michael Jackson 3-D Lenticular PosterPaper: 26 1/2 x 18 1/2 Retail Price $35 FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE This 4th of July weekend. October Gallery ArtNic (Art Picnic) Saturday and Sunday July 3 and 4, 2010. Noon to 6pm. Admission Free. Free Food. Free Fun & Art. To RSVP for the Free Print make a …

Paul Goodnight – Visual Artist

Paul Goodnight’s vibrant and emotional work has often been a reflection of his life–from the demons he faced during the Vietnam War to the time he was incarcerated “I’ve learned that art is making me, rather then me creating it.” His creative efforts are nurtured and inspired by several local artists, like Allan Rohan Crite …

Cal Massey – Visual Artist

About the Artist:MOORESTOWN-Cal Massey said that the wonderful images that appear on his canvases come to him during his daily meditations. He jots them on notecards and stores them in a filing cabinet that stands near the easel in his studio. “Everything in my work is spiritual,” the 80-year-old artist said. Entering the artist’s home/gallery …