Category: Art
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Dr. Yaba Blay becomes the first Professional Black Girl-in-Residence at Most Incredible Studio, creating LEGO art to celebrate Black women’s joy and culture.
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Florida’s first Black history museum is set to be built in St. Johns County with the help of a $1 million state grant.
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Dr. Sian Proctor piloted a SpaceX Dragon on the Inspiration4 mission, becoming the first African-American woman mission pilot. She blends science, art, and poetry to inspire future explorers.
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Jamaican-born artist Melissa Koby is the first Black artist selected to design the US Open theme. Her 2025 artwork honours tennis icon Althea Gibson and draws from her Jamaican heritage.
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Naomi Beckwith becomes the first Black woman to lead Documenta 16 in Kassel, unveiling the first all-female curatorial team in the festival’s history.
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SZA makes history as Vans’ first artistic director, bringing bold sneaker collections and fresh campaigns. Discover her vision for the brand.
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Willow Newell, the first Black Miss Wisconsin, is using her platform “The Art of Belonging” to inspire unity as she prepares for the Miss America competition.
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Beyoncé becomes the first Black artist to pass $2 billion in touring revenue, setting new records with Cowboy Carter.
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J.P. Ball used photography to capture dignity and fight injustice. Learn how Cincinnati’s first Black photographer left a lasting mark.
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Two-year-old Ghanaian artist Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah earns Guinness World Record as youngest male artist and is honored in London.
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