Yema Thomas is a museum educator, visual performing artist and blossoming art historian. She currently serves as the coordinator of public programs at the High
In a split second, a photographer has to capture the right smile, expression or gesture. Nathan Pearcy possesses a keen eye for capturing authentic beauty.
African American futurism and cosmic exploration became tangible in Betye Saar’s “Call and Response” exhibit on display at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
In celebration of Black History Month, AT&T kicked off its “Dream in Black” campaign in Detroit on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. The campaign honors leaders
The American Black Film Festival Honors is an annual awards ceremony saluting excellence in the film and television industry. The show celebrates Black culture by
Back in the days of darkrooms and film, Antoinne Duane Jones fell in love with photography. That was over 14 years ago back in Youngstown,
Roger Carter is an award-winning visual artist and event coordinator at Gallery Guichard in Chicago. He was introduced to street art as a teenager in
Acclaimed Philadelphia-based playwright James Ijames is readying himself for the Chicago premiere of his play Kill Move Paradise at the TimeLine Theatre. Directed by Wardell
Ford hit several groundbreaking Black History Month milestones this year for the 2020 Escape by bringing together an all-Black female campaign titled “Built Phenomenally,” featuring
Two days ago, few people knew who Jalaiah Harmon was. However, the 14-year-old Black girl from suburban Atlanta finally got the public recognition and credit
Tim Caver has a passion for photography. The 30-year-old photographer and graphic designer is originally from Buffalo, New York, and currently resides in Atlanta with
David A. Peterson Jr. is the president and executive director of the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum located in Chicago. The Florida A&M
H. Beecher Hicks III is the president and CEO of the National Museum of African American Music. His relationship with the project commenced in 2010
Denene Millner is a woman who walks with confidence. She knows who she is. When we first met, the aura surrounding Millner told me she
Hair is a defining element of Black culture, and Black History Month is the perfect time to explore the evolution of its roots. Rolling out
General Motors African Ancestry Network hosted their 14th annual Black History Month celebration on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at the Detroit Marriott. The evening’s theme
Most photographers aim to shoot a particular style of photography. Photographer Robin Marshall has found her sweet-spot in the business — shooting on the red
Asia Hamilton has a phenomenal vision for art and culture. “HAIRarchy: A Celebration of the Black Hair Experience,” is an exhibition curated by Hamilton, founder
On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, the NAACP Image Awards committee gathered together all of the fabulous examples of Black excellence who have been nominated for
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