Charles Deslondes was one of the slave leaders of the 1811 German Coast Uprising, a slave revolt that began on January 8, 1811, in the Territory of Orleans. He led more than 200 rebels against the plantations along the Mississippi River toward New Orleans. Continue reading Profile: Charles Deslondes (1789-1811)
Gale Fulton Ross is an African-American visual artist who lives in Sarasota, Florida. Primarily a painter, she also practices portraiture, printmaking, and sculpture. Continue reading Profile: Gale Fulton Ross (1974-)
Ronald Joseph was an African-American artist, teacher, and printmaker. Continue reading Profile: Ronald Joseph (1910-1992)
Alva Rogers is an American playwright, composer, actor, vocalist, and arts educator. She is known for the use of dolls and puppetry in interdisciplinary work. Continue reading Profile: Alva Rogers (1959-)
