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Art Institute of Chicago
Denise Gardner Makes Art Institute Of Chicago History

For the first time in its 142-year history, The Art Institute of Chicago has a Black woman board chair.
by Brandee Sanders
04.25.21
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Issa Rae, LIFEWTR Initiative Amplifies Diverse Creatives

Issa Rae has teamed up with LIFEWTR for an initiative designed to amplify the artistry of diverse creatives.
by Brandee Sanders
04.17.21
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10-Year-Old Creates Art Kits For Homeless Children

10-year-old Chelsea Phaire is creating art kits for children living in homeless shelters amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Brandee Sanders
08.03.20
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9-Year-Old’s Art Project Celebrates Diverse Crayon Shades

A 9-year-old from Virginia created an art kit dubbed “More than Peach” that celebrates multicultural crayon shades.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Nonprofit Celebrates The Artistry Of Black Creators

The Black Artists + Designers Guild celebrates the artistry of Black creators.
by Brandee Sanders
03.31.20
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HBCU To House $50 Million Amistad Paintings

Talladega College opened a new museum that will house Amistad paintings worth $50 million.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Portraits - Washington, DC
Obama Portraits To Embark On National Tour

The Obama portraits will embark on a national museum tour in 2021.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Howard Gifted With Black Art Collection Worth $2.5M

Howard University was gifted with a collection of Black art that is worth $2.5 million.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Bronx-Bred Creative Tyson Hall Uses Art For Activism

Bronx-bred creator and actor Tyson Hall is using his artistry as a means for activism.
by Brandee Sanders
03.30.20
Director Malcolm D. Lee's New Movie Makes Immigrants The Heroes
Malcolm D. Lee's New Movie Makes Immigrants Heroes

A heated topic will be brought to the big screen.
by Royce Dunmore
03.29.20
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Program Aims To Increase Black Leadership In Art

The Princeton University Art Museum has joined forces with the HBCU Alliance of Museums and Art Galleries to create a…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Portraits - Washington, DC
Obama Portraits Help Break Visitor Record At Smithsonian

Portraits of the Obamas were instrumental in helping the Smithsonian Museum break a visitor record.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Recognition Of SOLAR (Sound Of Los Angeles Records) 40th Anniversary For Los Angeles's African-American Music Appreciation Month
Art Project To Highlight Black Culture In L.A.

A new art project will visually capture the essence of Black history and culture in Los Angeles.
by NewsOne Staff
12.29.18
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Getty Institute Launches Black Art History Initiative

The Getty Institute launched a new program that is centered on research surrounding African American artists and their work.
by NewsOne Staff
10.07.18
Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert
Chance The Rapper, Lyft Donate To Public Schools

Chance the Rapper’s organization SocialWorks has teamed up with Lyft to raise money for Chicago Public Schools.
by NewsOne Staff
09.08.18
Jury Photocall - The 70th Annual Cannes Film Festival
Will Smith Uses Philadelphia Mural To Support Education

West Philadelphia-bred actor Will Smith was recently honored by his hometown with a larger than life mural.
by NewsOne Staff
07.07.18
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Photo Exhibition Captures The Power Of Black Women

“Black Women: Power and Grace” is one of the latest exhibitions created to honor women of color.
by NewsOne Staff
06.03.18
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Young Black Artist Supports Orphans In Liberia

Camryn Green, 13, has sold hundreds of her paintings and donated the proceeds to support orphans in Liberia.
by NewsOne Staff
02.17.18
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Museum Of Art Celebrates Black Self-Taught Artists

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is expanding its collection with pieces of work created by Black self-taught artists from the…
by NewsOne Staff
01.13.18
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