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Artist a Day: Lava Thomas
Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020

Artist a Day: Lava Thomas

As we commemorate the birthday of Rosa Parks today, I wanted to highlight the work of an artist who not only honored Parks, but also created a series of works that celebrate the women of the Montgomery Alabama Bus Boycott of 1955-1956. These women are not as well known as Parks, but became an important … Continue reading Artist a Day: Lava Thomas

Artist a Day Challenge (22): Faith Ringgold
Posted on February 23, 2017February 24, 2017

Artist a Day Challenge (22): Faith Ringgold

While today’s post is a short one, the power in this piece makes up for my brevity. The Sunflower Quilting Bee at Arles is an homage to strong black women, solidarity and the power of community. The 8 women surrounding a communal quilt of sunflowers are CJ Walker, Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells, Fannie Lou Hammer, Harriet Tubman, Rosa … Continue reading Artist a Day Challenge (22): Faith Ringgold

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