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The artist used white chalk to draw on blank advertising panels inside subway stations. Now, 31 surviving examples of these works have sold at auction for more than $9 million The New York subway system was one of Keith Haring’s most beloved and well-worn canvases. Between 1980 and 1985, the iconic street artist created thousands of works: HeContinue reading “Keith Haring Created These Striking Subway Drawings While Waiting for Trains on His Way to Work”

Cooking Broke Special Edition Kizzy Ware of Kizzy’s Creations gives some insight into her creativity in the kitchen. When did you start cake decorating?Kizzy: November of 2008 What’s your favorite flavor combination?Kizzy: Cookies and cream with chocolate  When did you know you wanted to do this as a professional?Kizzy: When I exceeded my salary in corporate America Your creativityContinue reading “Black History: Day 28”

Explore hip-hop and rap-related collections from across the Smithsonian that offer perspective on the African American experience and its impact on American culture. Visit an online experience on the origins of hip-hop by the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Check out the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap that includes more than 120 tracks and aContinue reading “Black History: Hip-Hop and Rap Across the Smithsonian”

Access to a Safe and Healthy Environment This pillar considers how race and racism have shaped access to safe, healthy public spaces and private living spaces. Historical and contemporary injustices have disproportionately exposed communities of color to deep-seated hazards like environmental toxicity, displacement, and violence.

Dana Jackson Since the 90’s, Dana Jackson has been setting trails ablaze on the Houston Music scene. Many know Dana as“Houston’s Only Singing DJ” for Houston’s #1 Urban AC radio station, KMJQ-Majic 102.1. Others know her as thevoice of the 4-time world champion WNBA Houston Comets. But Dana is most known as being one ofContinue reading “Black History: Day 26”

Racial terminologies may change in different national contexts, but racism exists globally. The concurrent and intertwined pandemics of COVID-19 and racism demand that we, as an international community, learn how to move forward together.