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'Art Is How We Remember Our Humanity’: Debbie Allen on Healing Communities Through Dance and Visual Arts
1+ week, 2+ day ago (700+ words) Debbie Allen and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) continue to harness the power of dance to uplift and unite the community. In January, the Academy honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day by reigniting their transformative initiative, Dancing in the…...
Repurposing Old Furniture Into Meaningful Art Pieces
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (302+ words) In a world increasingly focused on sustainability and mindful consumption, the art of repurposing old furniture transcends mere DIY'it becomes a profound statement. Transforming an equally tired, forgotten piece of furniture into a functional and beautiful work of art is…...
Penda Diakité talks prior to her solo art exhibition: Bokolo Roots
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (622+ words) Portland-born artist Penda Diakit" presents Bokolo : Roots, an art installation exhibition that explores bicultural identity through the lens of her lived experience between Mali and America. The Black Wall Street Times spoke with Diakit" prior to her solo exhibition. "It…...