Paul Farwell Keene Jr. was a Philadelphia-area artist and teacher whose work helped raise the visibility of Black American artists. As a self-described “abstract realist,” his story reflects both the accomplishments and the difficulties of African American artists in the 20th century. Continue reading Profile: Paul F. Keene Jr. (1920-2009)
Bettina Judd is an African-American interdisciplinary writer, scholar, artist, and performer. Continue reading Profile: Bettina Judd
Stephen Anthony Smith is a sports commentator on ESPN. Alongside Max Kellerman, Smith is a featured commentator on ESPN’s First Take, a show reviewing daily sports news. Continue reading Profile: Stephen A. Smith (1967-)
In 1955, the Interstate Commerce Commission banned racial segregation on interstate buses, train lines, and in waiting rooms Continue reading In 1955, the Interstate Commerce Commission banned racial segregation on interstate buses, train lines, and in waiting rooms
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