The University of Cambridge has returned 39 artifacts to Uganda, and the Youth Resiliency Institute is working to educate young people about the importance of restitution of African cultural heritage through the Mountain Movers Project.
Category: Arts
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The fate of art and soul in Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been accused of being an autocrat for vetoing $32 million in cultural and museum grants from his state budget, depriving countless communities of a vital human endeavor.
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Apollo Theater makes history with Kennedy Center honor
The Apollo Theater in Harlem has been awarded the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors, marking the first time a venue has received this honor, recognizing its significant impact on American culture and the performing arts.
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Final Weeks for 50-Year Retrospective of Boundary-Breaking Artist Joyce J. Scott at BMA Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams closes on July 14
Joyce J. Scott’s exhibition at the BMA features nearly 140 works from the 1970s to the present, including sculpture, jewelry, textiles, artwear garments, performance compilations, prints, mixed-media installations, and a new large-scale commission, showcasing her multidisciplinary practice and her commitment to confronting racism, sexism, classism, and all the ‘isms’ society offers.
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Project Artscape Fashion Weekend celebrates 40 years of Artscape: A vibrant fusion of fashion, art and culture
Baltimore’s Project Artscape is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a fashion weekend featuring 12 local designers, live music from the Baltimore Jazz Alliance, and panel discussions with industry professionals.
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‘Joyce J. Scott: Walk A Mile In My Dreams,’ exhibit continues at Baltimore Museum of ArtÂ
Joyce J. Scott’s retrospective at the Baltimore Museum of Art showcases her mastery of interweaving life and art, creating beautiful works that address ugly issues, and her generosity in helping others.
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Elizabeth Talford Scott honored at multiple art exhibits throughout Baltimore
The Elizabeth Talford Scott Initiative, a series of exhibits at nine different sites in Baltimore, celebrates the legacy of the groundbreaking artist Elizabeth Talford Scott, with each venue working with students in the Exhibition Development Seminar to create a presentation of her work.
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Anne Benna Sims: American Ballet Theatre’s first African-American ballerina
Anne Benna Sims was the first African-American ballerina to sign a contract with the American Ballet Theatre, and she was inspired by the artistry of Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn in “Giselle”.
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Jason Steer begins as Creative Alliance’s executive directorÂ
By Layla Eason Special to the AFRO Creative Alliance recently selected Jason Steer as the new executive director. The organization released a statement on the decision to have Steer join Creative Alliance after a career at New York’s renowned Apollo Theatre, where he held a variety of senior leadership positions in programming, education, and youth development. […]
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Coppin State University unveils a soulful sculpture
By Beverly RichardsSpecial to the AFRO If you have driven by the North Avenue side of Coppin State University, at the corners of Warwick and West North avenues within the past five months or so, you probably noticed this covered anomaly posted in front of the campus’ new College of Business. You were not alone. […]
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The Four Step Brothers: Tapping into greatness through danceÂ
By Mekhi AbbottSpecial to the AFROmabbott@afro.com Originally beginning as a trio in 1925, The Four Step Brothers formed a legendary tap dancing group that is still revered almost a century later. Maceo Anderson, founder of The Step Brothers, always took a liking to dance. As a young boy living in Los Angeles, he used to […]
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Brooklyn Museum pays homage to Spike Lee with exhibit
By Ariyana Griffin Special to the AFRO Spike Lee’s special exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum recently closed after taking thousands on a journey through his collection of art, photos and memorabilia– all connected to his career, interests and life. Lee, born in Atlanta and raised in Brooklyn, is an Academy Award and prime time Emmy winner, […]
