Subject Art, Annual Exhibit, African American Culture; Indianapolis Description The Eighteen artist collective is featured in this year’s Meet the Artists exhibit at Central Library. Creator Wthr.com Source https://www.wthr.com/video/news/local/annual-exhibit-celebrating-african-american-culture-returns-to-downtown-indy/531-8e9dd59b-9795-4e60-a5a5-b73712451f9f?fbclid=IwAR3qne_i5PI7KQleG7ayoZTfyknVfDrxDYf9hJ03WVzifvVuA8Naj7R3wRs Publisher wthr.com File
Subject Art; Africa; Reparations; Culture Description A cockerel statue is one priceless artifact soon to be welcomed home after Jesus College handed it over to a delegation from Nigeria at a ceremony at Cambridge University on Wednesday. Creator Mayeni JonesNigeria correspondent, BBC News Source https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-59065274 Publisher bbc.com/news File
Subject Books; Coffee; Art Description Telling Stories Through Coffee; When he was a boy, David A. Paul’s father had a coffee table book full of images of the Black church experience. Creator Adria R. Walker Source https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2021/06/22/dr-david-paul-bold-and-gritty-coffee-storytelling-urmc/7598260002/ Publisher democratandchronicle.com File
Subject Queer; Art; Author; LGBTQ Description Philly-born Kemar Jewel fundraising for a new project. Creator Timaree Schmit Source https://philadelphiaweekly.com/kemar-jewel-writes-a-love-letter-to-queer-black-men/ Publisher philadelphiaweekly.com File
Subject Contemporary Art, Sculpture; Description “Inspired by the medieval Kingdoms of West Africa and the visionary scope of Afrofuturism” Creator JEPCHUMBA Source http://www.africandigitalart.com/2021/03/19/building-black-civilizations-sculptures-inspired-by-the-medieval-kingdoms-of-west-africa/?fbclid=IwAR0Mt90fzR1-DdEQ4aiLPve5Qu3fHWJOaFTYdyo8NgsP7t-zaYr43oHRG9M Publisher africandigitalart.com File
Subject Paintings; Jacob Lawrence; Artwork Description American painter Jacob Lawrence is known for his powerful artwork that depicts African American culture and history. Creator Emma Taggart Source https://mymodernmet.com/jacob-lawrence-art/ Publisher mymodernmet.com File
Subject Movies; Entertainment; Actors Description When actor Aldis Hodge says, “I sign on to things with the hope of purpose being added to that particular piece of art,” the totality of his signature roles comes into focus: the crusading D.A. on Showtime’s “City on a Hill,” the death […]
Subject Moment In Black History Description In 1969, Gordon Parks became the first black director to make a major Hollywood studio film. His career made it possible for the next generation to fight their way into the mainstream — only to face the same opposition Parks had. Creator […]
Subject Art; Therapy; Autism Description A former basketball player and an artist have taken a new approach to treat mental illness and helping kids with autism. Creator Shakala Alvaranga Source https://www.wbtw.com/news/national/how-two-young-men-broke-the-mold-by-using-art-therapy-to-help-autistic-children/ Publisher wbtw.com File
Subject Musician; Music; Art; Philadelphia Description Opera Philadelphia Collaboration With Sorey: The opera company is also changing an essential aspect of its composer-in-residence program. Creator Peter Dobrin Source https://www.inquirer.com/news/hes-drummer-pianist-conductor-trombonist-tyshawn-sorey-is-also-opera-philadelphias-new-composer-residence-20191121.html Publisher inquirer.com File
