Various organizations have been working hard to promote diversity and inclusivity on the University’s campus with a series of Black History Month events. One such event was the Black History Month Artist Showcase from Feb. 19-21, hosted by the Seventh Street Studio & MakerSpace in collaboration with the Black Student Union.
The event showcased black artists such as Alma Woodsey Thomas, Lois Mailou Jones, Zelda Wynn Valdes, Kerry James Marshall, Gordon Parks, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Edmonia Lewis and Augusta Savage.
“Seventh Street Studio & MakerSpace wanted to host a special weekend of events in honor of Black History Month….Given the inability to program indoors or large-scale events, we wanted to provide students an opportunity to enjoy artwork in a safe and socially distanced environment,” Assistant Director of Campus Activities & Programs Sabrina Shankar said.
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