Without Permission or Apology: The Life and Career of Mary Edmonia Lewis
“In the first study of its kind about Lewis’ career, Dr. Buick will illustrate how 19th century mixed African-American and Native American (Mississauga Ojibwe) artist Mary Edmonia Lewis, also known as “Wildfire,” navigated through 19th century U.S. and European cultures. Learn how Lewis’ art was perceived, and how she created distinctly “American” art touching upon […]
Celebrating HERstory Awards Ceremony
Celebrate Women’s History and the impact and accomplishments of Black women in New Mexico! The NM Office of African American Affairs will honor women in six categories: Education Advancement Healthcare (Medical or Mental) Economic Development (Business) Advocacy & Policy/Government Law/Justice System Collegiate Scholar (Upcoming Professional) The deadline to submit nominations is March 1st (and […]
Family Movie: Hidden Figures
In today’s film, Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monáe, and Octavia Spencer star as three brilliant African-American NASA mathematicians, providing crucial calculations for NASA’s space race against the Soviets while handling the racist and sexist behavior of their co-workers. Snacks provided!