The wake of slavery impacted all Americans, said Diana Baird N’Diaye, the show's curator. She is based between the U.S. and ...

Her interest in African American art also speaks to her heritage. McMillion tells of a long-deceased friend, also African ...

Hosting a holiday event that reflects African American culture can make the gathering feel even more special and meaningful.

depicting famous African Americans across history. He saw art as a vehicle for social activism, once remarking: “Art must be an integral part of the struggle. It can’t simply mirror what’s taking ...

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Curated by Starasea Nidiala Camara, Mia’s newest exhibition, “In the Presence of Our Ancestors: Southern Perspectives in African American Art,” will be open and free to view until December 2021. The ...

History painting had an important place in the work of the old masters but had nearly disappeared with the rise of Modern art. Yet many African American artists embraced this neglected genre in ...

Alabama State University's Dr. Janice Franklin, dean of the Levi Watkins Learning Center and project director of the ...