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The Johnston brothers have stories to tell: in art, history, and connecting food to the city
The brothers, who live and work in Philadelphia, have made their mark in community-oriented projects in different ways.
Mass. Museum of African American History among institutions to lose federal funding, officials say
The Museum of African American History, which operates locations in Boston and Nantucket, was notified of the cuts late ...
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15 Black Holidays, Celebrations and Festivals They Don't Teach You About in School
If it’s one thing about Black folks, we know how to party! Another thing: While African American history and culture is rarely honored, Black folks have taken it upon themselves to not only honor the ...
Get A Load Of These Black Women Artists–And Their Artwork
BLACK ENTERPRISE spotlights 19 Black women visual artists to honor and recognize for International Black Women's History ...
Head of African American Museum Departs as Trump Targets Smithsonian
Kevin Young, who has led the National Museum of African American History and Culture since 2021, went on leave before the ...
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Mass. Museum of African American History loses federal grant
The president of the state’s Museum of African American History, which has locations in Boston and on Nantucket, is worried ...
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AAMARP exhibition ‘Out of The Fire’ shines a light on African American art world
Such is the guiding premise of “Out of the Fire,” an exhibition of the African American Master Artists in Residency Program ...
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15 Essential Black holidays worth celebrating
Beyond well-known observances lies a rich tapestry of cultural commemorations honoring African American heritage, resilience, ...
Peggy Montes helped establish Chicago's Women's History Month — and still is a 'lady in motion'
Peggy Montes started the Bronzeville Children's Museum, worked to elect Mayor Harold Washington and seeks to empower, inspire women: “I said, ‘Why is there no celebration of women and what women do?" ...