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Black History Month - African Americans and the Arts

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Black History Month is Important, Relevant, and Necessary

Learning about other cultures helps us to understand how much we are alike. We remove barriers and begin to authentically connect with one another. And these connections are what make us truly human.

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Bradley Theodore Overcame Adversity to Make His Mark in Contemporary Art

As a child, Bradley Theodore loved art but becoming an artist seemed out of reach for him. People laughed at his ideas and mocked his creations. This harsh criticism convinced him he’d never make it as a contemporary artist. But Theodore spent years in isolation honing his craft and developing his signature style.

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Danny Simmons Adds to Family’s Creative Legacy With Visual Art

Danny Simmons is a New York-based artist, poet, and philanthropist. He is the oldest of three boys, two of whom you may know – Russell Simmons, the hip-hop impresario and business mogul, and Rev Run of Run DMC. Simmons is also the co-founder and Chairman of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and the co-executive producer of “Def Poetry Jam.”

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Mario Andres Robinson Creates Classic Art With a Soul

Mario Andres Robinson is a serious artist. He thinks deeply about what art means and its power to impact people’s lives. Robinson not only pours soul into his realistic paintings, but he also uses his work to touch the souls of his viewers.

Reimaging the Renaissance Recap

We had a great time at Reimagining the Black Renaissance, an event designed to celebrate Creatives of Color and their contributions to the Arts. Thank you to my cohosts Intentionally BLCK. What an amazing way to kick off Black History Month.

If you were unable to attend, you missed out. But you can still watch the recap video.

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