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Art History

What the statue of a kneeling enslaved man tells us about its history

Virginia Raguin • January 26, 2025

The striking Emancipation Memorial statue in Washington, D.C., shows Abraham Lincoln standing, while a man wearing only a loincloth is appearing to rise from a kneeling position. The face in

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Women in the Black Arts Movement: Pioneers of Justice and Creativity

AALEC • November 20, 2024

The Black Arts Movement (BAM) is often heralded as a transformative era in African American cultural history, yet the contributions of women to this movement deserve distinct recognition. While BAM’s

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The Black Arts Movement: A Revolution in Black Expression

AALEC • November 2, 2024

The Black Arts Movement (BAM), often referred to as the artistic arm of the Black Power Movement, emerged during the mid-1960s as a bold and transformative force in American cultural

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Whether you’re a seasoned historian or a curious enthusiast, our blog strives to make the past come alive through engaging storytelling, vivid imagery, and thought-provoking discussions.

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  • The ‘Curse of Ham’: how people of faith used a story in Genesis to justify slavery February 26, 2025
  • Bryan Stevenson’s monuments to the Black American story February 15, 2025
  • What the statue of a kneeling enslaved man tells us about its history January 26, 2025
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