By Dr. Maulana Karenga — In this month of remembering, reading and raising up the work and life of August Wilson (April 27, 1945-October 2, 2005), arguably the most successful…
The world-spanning art of the Harlem Renaissance. By Rachel Hunter Himes, The Nation — In January 1969, the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened an exhibition dedicated to the vibrant history…
Art can be a powerful tool for social change. Sometimes that threatens people in power. By Ben Jealous — Right now, some of America’s greatest artists are contributing their time…
All along the way, his eye is trained on moments of calm, locating an inherent grace, style, and sublime beauty in the Black everyday. By Jordan Coley, The New Yorker…
By Yvette Modestin— How will we Emerge? What will We create? Art is Art I use my pen to paint a different picture Can we Emerge with Love? Genuine, unconditional…