Richard Hunt is one of America’s most renowned sculptors. He also so happened to be African American. This renowned sculptor died on December 16, 2023, at the age of 88. Known foremost for his abstract public sculptures, Hunt learned his craft at The Art Institute of Chicago. Richard Hunt is credited with more than 160
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 7, 2024) – A group of Prairie View A&M University professors, authors, and researchers hope to change the conversation about how social change is catalyzed in the South. Reflecting on “The Social, Cultural, and Political Contours of the Black and Brown Experience in the Bayou City,” their special edition journal aims
During this Black History Month, we are learning more about options for families of color having to research their roots. Libraries, as we know, are often the key to finding answers about family genealogy. Prairie View A&M University Head of Reference and Information Services Kimberly Gay joins us.
The Denton Black Film Festival kicks off its 10-year anniversary this week, with screenings, concerts, art exhibits and more. Prominently featured at the festival is Lauren Kelley — a visual artist, curator and cultural producer who works in various media. In recent years, her primary medium has been stop-motion animation. She is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College
Black history is a vital thread woven into the fabric of the human story. It is a repository of diverse cultures, traditions and languages that have evolved and survived, deserving recognition, celebration and understanding. Historian Carter G. Woodson recognized the importance of acknowledging the rich, collective past to move towards a more inclusive, equitable and
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 2, 2024) – Prairie View A&M University's John B. Coleman Library invites readers to dive deep into the vibrant world of African American history and creativity with the unveiling of not one but two official reading lists for the 2024 African American History Month. This year's national theme, African Americans and
In a world submerged with narratives often overshadowing the stories of resilience and courage, it's time to shift the spotlight to little-known disrupters, historical information, artifacts, and narratives that have been lost, removed, neglected, or suppressed. Among historical and contemporary challenges to change the narrative of the Black experience in the United States of America,
“Realizing the joys that have emerged from following the path of self-care is what inspired me to write AND THEN WE RISE. This book is a story about self-care in action. It is a conversation about the value of honoring and fortifying yourself. It is a guide to beginning your own journey, because caring for
Sitting on the floor against the wall with his shoes off, author Kevin Powell signed his latest book for almost three hours Wednesday night at Prairie View A&M University. He talked with students individually: Where are you from? What are you going to do with your life? What gives you hope? They connected over their favorite rappers. He
On New Year’s Day in 1923, a white woman in Sumner, Florida, accused an unidentified black man of assaulting her. This might have just been an attempt to cover up the fact that her white lover was beating her. As was usually the case, a white lynch mob formed without even trying to verify the