One family’s stories prove to be a window on Black struggle and persistence in American history
At 88, historian David Levering Lewis, a biographer of W.E.B. DuBois, has filled in gaps in his knowledge of his own family ...
Brattleboro Reformer2d
The Ancient Art of Djalia at Brooks Memorial Library
In celebration of Black History Month, Brooks Memorial Library is pleased to welcome back local poet, storyweaver, artist ...
Daily Hampshire Gazette3d
Planting hope in the garden: Artist Carrie Mae Weems, who named a peony for W.E.B. Du Bois, dreamed of a memorial garden
In 2013, the widely acclaimed artist Carrie Mae Weems — a charismatic artist, activist and educator, known for installations, videos and photographs that invite the viewer to reflect on issues of race ...