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Celebrating Black history: Trojans create art inspired by social justice

“Black History in the Making,” a unique online event during which Trojans and others each painted an art piece inspired by the social justice movements of summer 2020, drew more than 100 participants. Local artist Amani Holbert guided the participants, many of them novices with little to no artistic experience. The paint night last week was…

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3rd Ward Murals Tell a Story of Social Justice and Change

By Moriah Ballard on August 9, 2020 HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Art has been undoubtedly part of the Third Ward culture since it’s foundation. ABC13+ caught up with the muralist behind a few of these beautiful paintings. Whether you’re touring the city of Houston or have lived here your entire life, you can’t help but stare…

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Can a Work of Art Help End Racism? Giant Afro Pick Seeks to Promote Social Justice

By Nicquel Terry Ellis on August 4, 2020 7:02 a.m. NYC Paints Black Lives Matter mural in front of Trump Tower ATLANTA — A massive, black afro pick topped with a clinched fist— a potent symbol of Black identity — is touring the country to promote social justice amid a national reckoning of racism, police brutality and voter suppression. The creators behind the 28-foot tall art installation “All…

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New Mural in Milwaukee Depicts 21 Local Black Leaders

By CBS 58 Newsroom on August 16, 2020 11:40 AM CDT | Updated August 16, 2020 1:50 PM CDT MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Artists will officially unveil one of Milwaukee’s newest murals at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16 during an afternoon ceremony.  The “massive” mural portraits 21 Milwaukeens, including leaders in the movement for Black Lives, the movement…

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Art for Change: 12 Black Designers Created Black Lives Matter Protest Posters

by VICTORIA L. VALENTINE on Jul 3, 2020 • 11:58 pm PROTESTORS HAVE BEEN MARCHING throughout the United States and internationally out of frustration, anger, and fear following the latest spate of police killings. Since late May, people have taken to the streets chanting Black Lives Matter and calling for racial justice, often facing violent reprisals from law enforcement.  The…

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The “Problem” Woman of Colour in NonProfit Organizations

by Kira Page on March 8, 2018 in COCo Highlight, Front Page, ToolBox, ToolBox Document The “Problem” Woman of Colour in the Workplace A couple of years ago, COCo discovered an earlier version of this tool, which depicts a common experience for women of colour (and especially Black women) working in the nonprofit sector. The diagram, which was originally…

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Black Lives Matter Mural News

Posted by Art Movez Podcast on Wednesday, June 17, 2020

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BLM Mural Discussion

Posted June 17, 2020 Dr. Indira Etwaroo and Colvin Grannum talk about the importance of the mural at the hub of Black Brooklyn, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation and The Billie Holiday Theater. Posted by Art Movez Podcast on Wednesday, June 17, 2020

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Olympia artists paint 90-foot mural to honor George Floyd and other victims of police

BY KATIE HAYES CONTRIBUTING WRITER JUNE 15, 2020 05:45 AM As children play on the sidewalk, multiple artists are priming plywood and painting scenes while a small crowd watches. Earlier, a 4-year-old girl contributed a salmon that dances across the bright wall filled with names and portraits. Her work helps tell the story of oppression. The…

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Black Lives Matter Mural

Bravo Indira, Dawud, Cey Councilmember Robert E. Cornegy Jr. and all of those behind the inspiration to create Black Lives Matter Way. If one ever wondered is there an intersection between art and social justice look at how this will inspire, remind, and fuel the movement to value and our participation, in the founding and…

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