#african-american-history

#african-american-history

Woodson Ficklin worked a remarkable 44 years on the White House residence staff. His son, Wrory Ficklin, had a lengthy White House career, too - 40 years on the staff of the National Security Council. Presidents come and go from the White House every four years or eight years, but the Ficklin family - Woodson Ficklin, his wife, some of his brothers and sisters, and son Wrory Ficklin - was a constant presence there for nearly eight decades, serving 13 presidents from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Barack Obama.

She enjoyed a distinguished career in public education, remembered for her intelligence, articulate teaching style, and dedication to preserving history and culture. Beyond the classroom, Ms. Boyce was celebrated for her joy in singing and her beautiful operatic voice. She performed widely, bringing to life African American spirituals, operatic arias, Broadway classics, and art songs. Her recitals often included sing-alongs, inviting audiences to share in the music and storytelling traditions she cherished.

Imagining a papery leaf if it were inflated, perhaps to the size of a cat, the resulting forms take on "the girth, weight and physicality of animals," she says. Carpenter is known for her clay-based practice exploring the body, land, agriculture, and African American history. She taps into the ancient legacy of the material, merging the timeless medium with contemporary concerns. Perception and expectations are thoughtfully challenged as we encounter bulbous, creature-like beings that simultaneously seem alive and inanimate.

From 12 to 1 pm: Docent Tour Discover the artworks, learn more about the artists and the historical figures that inspired their creations. This comprehensive tour of the exhibition invites you to reflect on Fort Point, the African American experience from the Gold Rush to the restoration-era post Civil War and how the artists make it resonate with our present times. Reserve your guided tour through the link below.

The City Council's decision in July 1925 to approve the mortuary rezone ended two years of zoning controversies led by Edward Niehaus in Berkeley, highlighting consistent opposition to such establishments.

The exhibit 'Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California' showcases the journey of African American quilts, representing stories of love and ancestral respect.

The historic Moses Macedonia African Cemetery in Bethesda, Maryland, is threatened by gentrification and development, jeopardizing the burial ground of enslaved people and their descendants.

This day means continuity for a rich history. There are people who travel from all over... to honor the memories of those who have gone on before us.

We ironically know these 19 because of the horrific thing that happened to them after their death, the desecration of their bodies, said Monique Guillory.

Rangel was a veteran of the Korean War, defeating Adam Clayton Powell in 1970 to begin a legend of nearly five decades on Capitol Hill.

FOR-SITE is set to unveil 'Black Gold: Stories Untold,' showcasing over fifteen artists reflecting on the resilience of African Americans in California from 1849 to 1877.