Circle Your Calendar for Women’s Herstory Month
Read on for low-cost or free events, ranging from art and history exhibitions to tribute concerts and plays.
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Influential Black Artists of Our Time
As a vehicle for social change, artists have continued to use their works to address injustices, oppose norms, and advocate for changes.
Black Ghosts: Noo Saro-Wiwa’s Book Chronicles African Experiences In China!
Black Ghosts explores, with candor and compassion, the lives of several African economic migrants living in China, a group of people who are key to trade between the continents.
February Finale & A Peek Inside March
Spring is budding around the corner, teasing us with the promise and warmth of a new season. The opening of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show on March 2nd — the sure first sign of the season — and other local events are in blossom.
Painting Protest: A History of Black Art as Activism
From the vibrant murals of the Harlem Renaissance to the searing photography of the Black Lives Matter movement, Black artists have consistently used their artistry to challenge oppressive narratives, celebrate cultural identity, and ignite calls for social change.
The Untold Story of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in the American West
Around 25% of the cowboys responsible for the movement in the American West were African American. After the Civil War, as many as one-third of all cowboys were Black.
Fascinating Black History Facts You Didn’t Learn in School
From notable figures who made an impact, to overlooked Black inventors, let’s explore some of the most fascinating stories from the annals of Black history you may not have been taught in school.
Bob Marley’s Legacy Lives On: A Journey from Rebel to Retail Royalty Revealed
The long-awaited Bob Marley biopic “One Love” will highlight important moments in the musician’s life – his adolescence in Trench Town, his spiritual growth, and the attempt on his life.
Rediscovering Our Roots: The Significance of African Movie Industries in Preserving and Displaying African History
Filmmakers have become custodians of history and must work tirelessly to provide accurate descriptions of the African experience.
