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If you’ve been on the lookout for some truly inspiring reads for the young girls (and boys) in your life, you’ve come to ...
Kathleen M. Gagne is retiring as executive director of Mechanics Hall on June 30. Gagne has worked at Mechanics Hall since 1994, beginning as publicist. A concert in her honor to benefit the hall and ...
While more than 170,000 jobs were added to the job market in April, Black women accounted for the highest job loss. Though the U.S. economy added over 170,000 jobs last month, more Black women ...
A wave of monumental sculptures celebrating Black women is reshaping public art across the globe. From New York City to Rotterdam, these installations challenge traditional norms and spark ...
Super Bowl LIX is more than just football. It’s a celebration of the culture, history and artistry that parallels what is to become one of the most historic events of the year. Because what is a ...
“How does this statue erected in Times Square ‘confront perceived notions of identity and representation,’ it’s just some obnoxious looking overweight black woman, it’s reinforcing those ...
A new 12-foot-tall bronze statue of a Black woman unveiled in New York’s Times Square has sparked controversy on social media. The sculpture “Grounded in Stars” was created by Thomas Price ...
It depicts a young black woman dressed in everyday clothes standing with her hands on her hips. So what's behind such a strong and diverse reaction? TJ Portis says she felt an instant connection ...
On her last trip to Gulu, Mbabazi delivered large, framed copies of the portraits to those who posed for them. Mbabazi hopes the photos will be exhibited publicly, to help change how the women are ...