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J.B. Murry was a Georgia sharecropper when a religious vision at 70 led him to start painting; 10 years later, his work had entered major US museum collectionsJ.B. Murry was a self-taught African-American artist who began painting after retiring from farming. He experienced a vision at the age of ...- William Edmondson began carving discarded limestone in the early 1930s; by 1937, he had a solo exhibition at MoMAWilliam Edmondson discovered his passion for carving sculptures during his retirement, unaware of his artistic potential. He shaped gravest...
- In 1974, Mississippi domestic worker L.V. Hull bought a 900-square-foot home with her wages; decades later, it became a restored art site and the L.V. Hull Legacy CenterL.V. Hull, a dedicated domestic worker and artist, acquired a modest home in Kosciusko, Mississippi, in 1974, infusing it with her unique a...
- Motivational Quote of the Day by Mariah Carey: “When you feel like hope is gone, look inside you and be strong...” - Inspiring life lessons on strength, self-belief and finding hopeMariah Carey highlights the importance of tapping into our inner strength during tough times. Her empowering message reminds us that resili...
- Quote of the Day by Humphrey Bogart: “Everybody has something to… – Timeless lessons on privacy, human nature, secrecy and the hidden sides of people by the American actorQuote of the Day by Humphrey Bogart: A memorable observation associated with Humphrey Bogart offers a thought-provoking way of looking at p...
- In 1921, Simon Rodia, an Italian immigrant began building towers in his Los Angeles yard; 33 years later, his handmade creation included a tower more than 99 feet highIn 1921, Italian immigrant Sabato “Simon” Rodia began an ambitious project on his small property in Los Angeles. Working alone during night...
- Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: "The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are..." - A heart touching lesson about family, emotional safety, human connection, identity and the search for a place where you feel accepted by the celebrated American poet and author known for her profound insights on life and empowermentQuote of the Day by Maya Angelou: Maya Angelou’s quote, “The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and...
- Quote of the day by Zendaya: 'You cannot allow other people's opinions, comments, or decisions affect...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on self-validation, external noise, choice, mental peace and individualityQuote of the day by Zendaya focuses on self-validation and the need to protect your sense of self from outside opinions. Her words encourag...
- Between third and seventh centuries CE, certain type of clothe was discovered to protect children, in modern times hoodies have become associated with street protests, groups, gangs, rise against political authoritiesWhen a young Mark Zuckerberg held meetings with investors just months after Trayvon Martin’s death, his hoodie raised eyebrows for differen...
- Juneteenth 2025: From Texas to Washington, check 10 best places to celebrate with amazing activities across USJuneteenth 2025 in US: Juneteenth has become one of the most important and symbolic celebrations in African American history in the United ...
- Iconic artist & Black rights advocate Faith Ringgold passes away at 93Renowned for her pictorial quilts combining textiles and painting, Ringgold won international fame, with her art exhibited at the White Hou...
- Dr. Umar Johnson on Joe Budden's podcast: The reason Eminem cannot be considered the greatest rapper of all timeDr. Umar Johnson challenges Eminem's status in hip-hop, asserting on Joe Budden's podcast that the rapper's acclaim perpetuates inequality ...
- New edition of 'Tintin in the Congo' addresses racist depiction of Africans'Tintin in the Congo' by Belgian comic strip artist Herge, the second volume of 'The Adventures of Tintin', was first published in 1931.
- Rema's hit song "Calm Down" fallen off the Billboard Hot 100 after spending record-breaking 57 weeks on the chartRema's hit song "Calm Down" featuring Selena Gomez has fallen off the Billboard Hot 100 after spending a record-breaking 57 weeks on the ch...
- Street art comes to life in Johannesburg's gritty streetsIn some neighbourhoods, walls around every corner have been given a splash of colour.
- BET Awards 2022: Here are all the updates & full list of WinnersThe BET Awards 2022 was announced on Sunday evening. The annual award ceremony was held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. Winners’ l...
- Jean-Michel Basquiat's 'In this Case' painting sells for $93.1 mn at New York auctionThe 1983 painting sold for $81 mn, but the final price came to $93.1 mn with fees and commissions.
- DNC all set to script history; Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris to break another glass ceilingBorn to a Jamaican father and an Indian mother, Harris was also the district attorney for San Francisco -- the first woman and first Africa...
- American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's painting sells for $110.5 mn at auctionThe painting, 'Untitled', forged from oil stick and spray paint, was sold by Sotheby's in New York.
- Art Etc News & Views dedicates three issues to Protest ArtArt Etc News & Views, a publication of integrated art house Emami Chisel Art, has dedicated its three issues (March, April and May 2012) to...
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