Niagara Arts & Cultural Center celebrates African American history month with special exhibit
African American history has deep roots here in Western New York, and it’s being celebrated all month long with a special exhibit. source
#CreateBlackHistory Black History Month Classroom Art
Celebrate the MOST WONDERFUL month of the year by making your very own African Mask Supplies: *Multiple Colors of Construction Paper *Elmer’s Glue *Fuzzy Sticks *Scotch Tape *Scissors (with parents…
Artists Behind the Quilts of “And Still We Rise”
Fiber artists from the Women of Colors Quilter Network discuss works featured in the traveling exhibit “And Still We Rise: Race, Culture & Visual Conversations.” Curated by Women of Color…
Black History Month: Commissioner Barbara Sharief’s African American Art Collection
Her grandmother taught her about African American history through artifacts and now Commissioner Barbara Sharief is sharing her amazing collection with CBS4 News. Take a look here. source
Black History Month: Henry Ossawa Tanner
Henry Ossawa Tanner was one of the most distinguished artists of the nineteenth century, and the first African American artist recognized internationally for his work. He became known primarily for…
Inside Chris Webber’s African-American Arts & Artifacts Collections
Former Golden State Warrior and current NBATV analyst Chris Webber is well known has a passion for African-American art and artifacts. Webber has his own collection that tours the country…
Barack and Michelle Obama portraits unveiled at Smithsonian
The National Portrait Gallery unveiled portraits of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, both painted by African-American artists who were personally chosen by the Obamas. For…
Black History Month: ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Get Out’ Stars Share Inspirational Black Films
Featuring Lupita Nyong’o, Common, Jordan Peele and more – the cast of filmmakers of some of this year’s top movies – “Black Panther,” “Get Out” and “Mudbound” – share the…
HONORING NEO-EXPRESSIONIST PAINTER JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT
We’re adding a little POP to Black History Month by honoring pop icon Jean-Michel Basquiat! The neo-expressionist American painter portrayed social commentary in his work in order to have individuals…
Artist Charles McGee | American Black Journal Clip
A Detroit Performs profile on prolific Detroit artist Charles McGee. Ep 4613/Seg 4 source