Dr. John Bowman Banks (1862-1911)
Dr. John Bowman (“J.B.”) Banks was the first Black physician to practice medicine in Natchez, Miss. He recruited Dr. Albert…
At March on Washington’s 60th anniversary, leaders seek energy of original movement for civil rights
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Angel Reese donates $12K to cover tuition for player on women’s basketball team at Baltimore high school
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Study finds screen time can delay toddler development
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Most Republican Voters Think Trump Should Participate in Debate
Source: (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)Eight GOP candidates will be taking the debate stage Wednesday in Milwaukee. However,…
Access to Anish Kapoor’s Chicago 'bean' limited until 2024 due to construction
Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate (2006) in Chicago's Millennium Park, under normal circumstances Photo by Ken Lund, via FlickrConstruction on the…
Gregory Gardner (1950-)
Opera singer Gregory Gardner was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 31, 1950, to Earl Gardner, a singer from Aliceville,…
37 Senegalese, who spent a dangerous month at sea trying to get to Spain, returned home
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Officer involved in the arrest of 10-year-old is no longer on the force
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The African Union suspends Niger until constitutional order restored
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Lift Every Voice by Ernie Barnes
October Gallery Connecting People with Art since 1985Price: $575 NOW $495 Lift Every Voice by Ernie Barnes Limited Edition Giclee…
5 Times Kash Doll Proved She Is Our Hair Muse
Source: Paras Griffin / GettyIf one of your favorite things is switching up your hairstyle with your outfit and mood,…
Remembering Jamie Reid, a protest artist to the end and the man behind the shocking visual impact of the Sex Pistols
Jamie Reid: forever supporting the underdog Photograph: Jack O'Brien The international attention that Jamie Reid’s death has garnered has been…
Claudia Lynn Thomas (1950-)
Claudia Lynn Thomas is an orthopedic surgeon, civil rights activist, and change agent. She was born in Brooklyn, New York,…
Insurgents attacks in Niger kill 17, raising new worries
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How does Donald Trump rank among ATL’s finest scammers? An analysis
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Watch: Decentering white comfort with ‘Black AF History’
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Sexyy Red Shows off Her Natural Hair + More Celebrities Who’ve Shared Their Natural Hair Journey
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Sexyy Red is natural hair goals after sharing a natural hair journey update on social…
A brush with… Mandy El-Sayegh
Portrait of Mandy El-SayeghPhoto: Eva HerzogIn this podcast, based on The Art Newspaper's regular interview series, our host Ben Luke…
Noname refuses to apologize for keeping perceived anti-Semitic Jay Electronica verse on her album
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America’s first zoo hires first Black female president
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Retired FIU professor leads 10-block march to protest new Florida curriculum
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Drew Sidora on father’s passing, battle with Alzheimer’s: ‘You’re never prepared for the inevitable’
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Man with Cart by Stacey Brown
October Gallery Connecting People with Art since 1985 Man with Cart by Stacey Brown Original Acrylic Paintings on Glass Size…
Sage Steele Leaving ESPN After Settling Lawsuit Over COVID Vaccine Comments, Social Media Elated
Source: Variety / Getty Sage Steele has won her free speech lawsuit at ESPN. But in what might be deemed…
Chrysler Museum of Art will return disputed sculpture of Indigenous man
Peter Stephenson, The Wounded Indian, 1850 Photo by Stewart Gamage, courtesy of CHPThe Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk Virginia…
George Alfred Strait, III (1945-)
George Alfred Strait, III, an award-winning journalist, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1945. He received a Bachelor of Science…
New Survey Breaks Down Who Actually Likes Donald Trump
Isaac Brekken/Getty Images Despite multiple state and federal indictments, recent polling indicates that former President Donald Trump retains a commanding…
“Marlin Oliver Briscoe (1945-2022),”
Marlin Oliver “The Magician” Briscoe was a football quarterback for the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL).…
Oprah responds to the Maui wildfires, will make ‘major donation’
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Drake shows off his haircare skills in a sweet moment with son Adonis
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Celebrating Hip-Hop’s ‘Lil’ 50th Birthday: Top 20 ‘Lil’ Rappers in Hip-Hop History
Source: @ACThePlug / HOTHIPHOPDETROIT.COM Coming up with a catch stage name is one of the most daunting tasks for an…
Iwona Blazwick announced as curator of 18th Istanbul Biennial
Portrait of Iwona BlazwickPhoto: Christa HolkaThe UK curator Iwona Blazwick is in demand; the former director of the Whitechapel Gallery…
John Henderson Cartwright (1933-2011)
John Henderson Cartwright is a minister, and university administrator, was born in Houston, Texas, on August 17, 1933, he graduated…
Bernice King reacts to Alabama riverfront brawl as DOJ says it is ‘tracking’ incident
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Arkansas removes AP African American Studies course just two days to the first day of school
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Civil rights museums might be the one place that could use a little segregation
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Donald Trump Calls Black DA Fani Willis A ‘Young Racist,’ Claims She Had An Affair With A ‘Gang Member’
Source: The Washington Post / GettyI‘ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Donald Trump calling Black prosecutors racist—is…
Jetting away with it: the challenge of parting the super-rich from their private planes
Private jets have remained enticing for high-net-worth art worlders such as Larry GagosianPhoto: Derek Storm/Everett Collection/Alamy Live NewsIn this monthly…
Paul Timothy Roberts Sr. (1945- )
Paul Timothy Roberts Sr., an academic fellow of the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey in Celigny, Switzerland, and an activist. He…
Rihanna breastfeeds son RZA in new Savage x Fenty maternity campaign
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Ring Around The Rosie by Ernie Barnes
October Gallery Connecting People with Art since 1985Price: $125 NOW $50 Ring Around The Rosie by Ernie Barnes Open Edition…
Artist duo Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller open dedicated space for their work in rural Canada
Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller's Forty Part Motet (2001) on view at the Cardiff Miller Art Warehouse Courtesy the…
Ohio vote on Issue 1 continues to signal abortion as winning issue for Democrats
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A brush with… Larry Achiampong
Portrait of Larry AchiampongPhoto: David ClackIn this podcast, based on The Art Newspaper's regular interview series, our host Ben Luke…
How hip-hop went from being shunned by big business to multimillion-dollar collabs
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In honor of Whitney Houston’s 60th birthday, here are my favorite Whitney songs
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Made For Mommyhood: Ciara And Her Cute Kids
Source: Ciara / American GirlCiara is having a baby!The 37-year-old R&B singer recently took to Instagram to confirm her fourth…
Chicago dealer Kavi Gupta denies withholding payments of more than $600,000 from artist Jeffrey Gibson
Jeffrey Gibson Photo by Brian BarlowChicago art dealer Kavi Gupta has denied allegations his gallery withheld more than $600,000 in…
Hollywood strike matches the 100-day mark of the last writers’ strike in 2007-2008
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Op-Ed: Why Jamie Foxx Should Not Have Apologized
Source: CHANDAN KHANNA / GettyActor Jamie Foxx has issued an apology for a recent Instagram post that has stirred allegations…
Swiss court sentences former museum cashier for embezzling more than $1m
The Fondation Beyeler in the village of Riehen on the outskirts of Basel Photo: Mark NiedermannA court in Basel, Switzerland,…
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $1.58 billion jackpot, the third-largest in US history
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My 12 favorite things about the Montgomery Riverfront Uprising
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Did They Get It Right? 10 Best Whitney Houston Songs According To A.I.
Source: Steve Rapport / Getty Source: Steve Rapport / GettyToday (August 9th) we celebrate the life and legacy of Whitney…
Artists set sail for Marshall Islands on climate crisis expedition
"The Tomb" on Bikini Atoll, a concrete bunker holding more than 3.1 million cubic feet of US-produced radioactive soil and…
Phylicia Rashad set to step down as dean of College of Fine Arts at Howard University
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Assault charges rain down as officials continue investigation into riverfront fight
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White former Chicago cop won’t face charges after struggle with Black woman
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The Sexy Christian: Celebrating Meagan Good’s 42nd Birthday With Her Most Gorgeous Photos
Source: Billboard / Getty One of the most beautiful women in the entertainment industry turns 42 today. To celebrate the…