Arts and Culture Career Women Naomi Beckwith Named Deputy Director and Chief Curator at Guggenheim MuseumDana GivensJanuary 15, 2021 by Dana GivensJanuary 15, 20211338 The Guggenheim Museum announced that they will be appointing Naomi Beckwith as its new Deputy Director and Chief Curator for the art venue. ... Read more
Arts and Culture Education Spelman College Announces Art Initiative in Partnership With Sotheby’s Institute of ArtCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 20211382 Spelman College and Sotheby’s Institute of Art, New York jointly announced that they are embarking on an innovative academic partnership... Read more
Arts and Culture Lifestyle Ghanaian Artist’s Fusion of African Art and Black American Celebrities Goes ViralJanell HazelwoodJanuary 26, 2016September 28, 2017 by Janell HazelwoodJanuary 26, 2016September 28, 2017800 Sparked by depictions of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West in African garb, Dennis Owusu-Ansah's artwork has gone viral.... Read more
Arts and Culture Lifestyle [WATCH] Cicely Tyson Among Kennedy Center HonoreesJanell HazelwoodJanuary 4, 2016September 28, 2017 by Janell HazelwoodJanuary 4, 2016September 28, 20171717 The Kennedy Center Honors, which recognizes achievements by Americans in the arts, recently honored leaders in music and film, including actress Cicely Tyson.... Read more
Arts and Culture News Art Industry Leader Thelma Golden Joins Obama Foundation BoardJanell HazelwoodAugust 6, 2015September 28, 2017 by Janell HazelwoodAugust 6, 2015September 28, 2017541 Studio Museum of Harlem head, Thelma Golden, will lead plans for the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.... Read more
Entrepreneurship Attorney Jo-Ná Williams Details How She Helps Artists Protect Their ArtMichelle Y. Talbert, Esq.November 28, 2014October 4, 2017 by Michelle Y. Talbert, Esq.November 28, 2014October 4, 20171106 Attorney and business adviser Jo-Ná A. Williams is passionate about helping entrepreneurs protect what they work hard to create.... Read more
Arts and Culture Lifestyle Iconic Artist and Humanitarian Annie Lee Dies at 79Cristie LeondisNovember 25, 2014September 28, 2017 by Cristie LeondisNovember 25, 2014September 28, 20173240 Artist Annie Lee passed away on November 24th at age 79, leaving behind her daughter, son, and grandchildren.... Read more
Education Johnson C. Smith Receives Grant to Launch Art Exhibit on Black PhilanthropyCourtney ConnleyAugust 26, 2014September 28, 2017 by Courtney ConnleyAugust 26, 2014September 28, 2017492 Johnson C. Smith University receives $96,665 grant to launch a traveling art exhibit on the history of black philanthropy.... Read more
Arts and Culture Lifestyle 10 Twitter Reactions To Marvel Introducing A Black Captain AmericaKevin L. ClarkJuly 17, 2014September 28, 2017 by Kevin L. ClarkJuly 17, 2014September 28, 20176684 Several years and a day after turning Thor into a woman, Sam Wilson, aka Falcon, will don the Vibranium shield as the Black Captain America.... Read more
Career Cool Jobs: Twin Educators Talk Balancing Career and Passion for the Business of ArtJanell HazelwoodOctober 18, 2013September 29, 2017 by Janell HazelwoodOctober 18, 2013September 29, 2017959 We have good news for you. You can have a cool career and make a good living. No need to choose between loving your job... Read more