Category: Art
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Tracey Norman, the first Black trans model, reflects on her groundbreaking 50-year career in modeling and as a “Mother” in the drag scene at age 71.
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Amy Sherald makes history as the first Black contemporary artist with a solo show at the National Portrait Gallery. Her “American Sublime” exhibition tours major U.S. museums.
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Blkchip Gallery opens in Boston’s Seaport as the city’s first Black-owned art space, showcasing Black and Brown artists and promoting diversity in the neighborhood.
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Discover how Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is making Disney history as the first Black-character-inspired ride at Walt Disney World, celebrating diversity and representation.
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Disney’s new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride replaces the controversial Splash Mountain, celebrating the company’s first Black princess and promoting diversity and inclusivity in theme park experiences.
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Ofentse Pitse: First Black South African Woman to Lead All-Black Orchestra Fuses Opera with Amapiano
Ofentse Pitse, the first black South African woman to lead an all-black orchestra, is breaking barriers by fusing classical opera with the popular South African genre amapiano, inspiring future generations and celebrating cultural diversity.
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Middle Georgia’s first Black woman-owned candle studio, Pretty Lux Co., combines luxury candle-making with STEM education, empowering future innovators through workshops and sustainable products.
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Camille A. Brown, the visionary choreographer behind “Hell’s Kitchen,” is poised to make history as the first Black woman to win the Tony Award for Best Choreography, breaking barriers on Broadway.
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Explore the remarkable journey of Rasta Nang, Grenada’s first black-belt martial artist, whose legacy transcends martial arts into advocacy, revolution, and empowerment. Delve into his pioneering role in the Rastafari movement, involvement in the Grenadian Revolution, and enduring…
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First Black Woman Skateboard Artist Latosha Stone-Keagy Makes History with Debut Solo Museum Exhibit
Discover the groundbreaking solo exhibit of Latosha Stone-Keagy, the first Black woman skateboard artist, celebrating the fusion of skate culture and fine art at the Richmond Art Museum. Explore her journey, passion, and impact on empowering women in…
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