The South Side Community Art Center is celebrating it’s 75th anniversary. In 75 years it has nurtured and preserved Black artists and their work in Chicago. The SSCAC’s
Prominent Black artist Eldzier Cortor died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015 in Long Island, NY. He was 99. Cortor was born Jan. 10, 1916 in Richmond, Virginia and
Some of the best artists and art pieces in the world were featured at the 2014 Art Basel in Miami. This year, there were several
The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) hosted the grand opening of the exhibition Transcending Times: Works by Eldzier Cortor. The event featured a panel
“My background is in African American History. I graduated from the City College of New York – majored in African American History, minored in Education,”
Over the past several months, Brand Nubian member Lord Jamar has been vocal in his criticism of white rappers who he feels disrespect the culture. The controversy began with Jamar blasting Seattle rapper Macklemore for the latter’s criticism of homophobia in hip-hop. Jamar told VladTV last fall that white rappers are “guests” in hip-hop and should recognize that “this is a black man’s thing.” Now, another veteran of 90s East Coast hip-hop is voicing his opinion. Buckshot of Black Moon and the Boot Camp Clik responded to Jamar’s comments and made it clear that he does not agree at all.
Renowned sculptor Elizabeth Catlett passed away last April. However, she left us with a lifetime of timeless treasures that applaud African American and Mexican-working women. The
Chicago’s most notorious housing project was demolished yesterday, but its ties to politics and Hollywood won’t be forgotten.
Reginald Adams is a public artist and community developer and has served as president and CEO of the Museum of Cultural Arts Houston (MOCAH), which
