Profile: Vanessa German (1976-)
Vanessa German is an American sculptor, painter, writer, activist, performer, and poet based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Continue reading Profile: Vanessa German (1976-)
Profile: Thirman L. Milner (1993-)
Thirman L. Milner is an American politician from Hartford, Connecticut. A Democrat, he served as the 62nd Mayor of Hartford from 1981 to 1987 and was the first popularly elected black mayor in New England. Continue reading Profile: Thirman L. Milner (1993-)
How MLK Day Became a Holiday
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day is no long-standing tradition, and its establishment was no sure thing. Here’s how the occasion became as central to January in America as New Year’s resolutions. Continue reading How MLK Day Became a Holiday
Profile: Rachel Carey George (1908-2011)
Rachel Carey George was an American artist. She is associated with the Gee’s Bend quilting collective, alongside her aunt Delia Bennett. Her work is included in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Continue reading Profile: Rachel Carey George (1908-2011)
Black Art Story 