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By andrea kirsh April 13, 2012 As recent national news has made painfully clear, ours is not a post-racial society, and much as I’d rather not see African American artists …
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When I turned eighteen years old, my grandfather stressed the importance of voting by taking me to a tree where he was told that African-Americans were lynched by their neckties …
Bisa Butler is one of a few dozen artists who will be a part of the exhibit Wonderfully Made: African-American Fine Art in the Atrium at 6 Court St. in …
Osnat is a self-representing Canadian artist. She is best known for her large-size original abstract landscape and Contemporary modern paintings, but she mostly enjoys the combination of these three. As …
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The four-day exposition at 91 Claremont Ave., running from Thursday through Sunday, is expected to attract some 14,000 viewers who can purchase compelling works that will be priced as low …
In celebration of Black History month, The Petersburg Area Art League (PAAL) will open two exhibitions on Feb. 11, which feature the work of two Virginia artists whose works explore …
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is encouraged by work in the Senate on immigration reform, and he will now use his bully pulpit during a speech in Las Vegas on …
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With the Screen Actors Guild being the latest bash during awards season last night, the leading ladies were once again forced to turn on the glamour as the stars of …
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The Huffington Post | By Christopher Rosen Each year, the SAG Awards honor the best actors on film and television, and the 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony was no …
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Prince is speaking out about his new music, blasting Madonna and his former record label in the process. Prince slams Madonna for taking all of the attention from their former …
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“Congratulations,” Bill Cosby told a roomful of jazz patrons on Wednesday, near the outset of the opening-night concert at the SFJazz Center here. “This is your place, you know.” …
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The Huffington Post | By Christina Anderson All eyes were on the White House this Monday with the 2013 Inauguration. We were laser-focused on Michelle Obama’s style choices, and, …
We’re starting to think that Rihanna‘s nipple ring is her favorite accessory. The 24-year-old singer and budding fashion designer brought her typical sexy outfit A-game to hot Hollywood spot Eden …
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The Huffington Post | By Cavan Sieczkowski Aretha Franklin got a good laugh from Beyonce’s inauguration performance controversy, saying that she thought the singer did a “beautiful job with the …
Former President Bill Clinton found a way to become the center of attention during Monday’s inauguration when he inadvertently photo-bombed Kelly Clarkson as she took the stage to sing “My …
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