Feathers on a Burnt-Out Hearse: Black Grief and Nari Ward’s ‘Peace Keeper’
A new exhibition at the New Museum includes artist Nari Ward's "Peace Keeper," a burned-out hearse with feathers that signifies "incomplete mourning." Read more ›
The Eyes of a Woman Who Was Enslaved Mark This Memorial
A new memorial at the University of Virginia that honors enslaved laborers has won a design award. Read more ›
Grammy Nomination for Oratorio of Underground Railroad Stories
An oratorio based on stories from a book about people who escaped slavery via the Underground Railroad has earned a Grammy nomination. Read more ›
Their Nations Were At War, But England Loved These Spanish Tales
A new book explains why Spanish romance literature from the 16th century was so popular with English readers in an era when their nations were at war. Read more ›
How to Analyze 18th Century Music Using the Right Metaphors
A new book about 18th century "galant" music argues that it is best understood using metaphors and analytical approaches from that era. Read more ›
Performers, Activists, Icons: New Film Looks at Legacy of Six Black Women
A new PBS documentary examines the lives and legacy of six Black women who were trailblazing performers as well as activists and cultural icons. Read more ›
Rediscovering the Most Famous American Artist You Never Heard Of
She was the most famous female artist in late 19th century America, but you've probably never heard of her. A new book about Eliza Greatorex aims to remedy that. Read more ›
Is Toni Morrison’s Masterpiece ‘Beloved’ a Call for Reparations?
A new book by Kingsborough Community College Prof. Maureen Fadem explores Toni Morrison's "Beloved" as a clarion call for reparations. Read more ›
Rapper Heavy D Will Be Honored with a 20-Foot Sculpture in Mount Vernon
Brooklyn College Professor Eto Otitigbe won a commission to create a $100,000 sculpture honoring Heavy D in Mount Vernon, New York Read more ›