Charles Gaines has been making art for more than half a century, but he’s never been as busy—and as visible—as he is now. https://lnkd.in/eTSDabEd
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Think on how we present info to kids in classes, exactly like we present a mechanical Hare to racing greyhounds on a racetrack, adjusting the speed as needed to deliver the desired outcome. Your thoughts on a racetrack comparison in regard competition in edu? It is the same with health insurance, and with food insecurity, and with impoverished families, and with the education-system too. We carefully monitor the number of developing children going hungry to be sure the number is acceptable without asking ourselves why we accept any hunger in any child anywhere, ever - treatable diseases left untreated - hungry left unfed - unhoused left unsheltered from the weather - WHY? Why do we fail to do these things in adequate measure? Why is it so important to ration the minimum needed to survive? Why are teaching & learning competitive sports? Why is having good health into a very old age by surviving bad luck & disease treated like a competitive sport, even including rewards & penalties? Competition has zero to do with education (or healthcare), period. If 85% of kids are physically able to read, then 85% should be able to read! How dare we blame students by presuming they cannot read because they haven't "wanted" & "deserved" it enough to deserve to be allowed to "catch" our reading"-Hare!" Why do we do this to our children? This is the root cause of all of these seemingly disconnected issues that result in poor reading outcomes. Why? Here is what to do: De-Colonialize the grading system at K-12 & Universities! #ColonializedEdu is "Why" & you/we are the Reason that "Most Kids Can't Read!" --> 2LEARN is 2CHANGE: What is #DeColonializedEdu? #DeColonizeEdu! - YOU were FALSELY taught to think that the "#naturallaw" of "#evolution" by "#competition"& "#survivalofthefittest" "optimizes for fitness & survival!" FACT: "Evolution" does NOT work by "competition"& does NOT "optimize!" If 85% of 3rd graders are fully-able to earn an A in reading & math, yet only 30% can read at their grade level, then... what? - We must expect that all that can learn, learn - Expect 100% of all, equally - Go! Dear School Board Members/Others - Just use the same assessment pedagogy as do the #Ancient8 Ivy & #Divine9 #HBCU Universities! All of the most elite Ivy & HBCU Universities use (with varying fidelity) a de-Colonialized P/F (pass-fail) grading assessment pedagogy that expects 100% scores from each of their fully-capable students! What is a De-Colonialized (#decolonialized) Grading (#dcgrading) Assessment (#dcassessment)? This: If 85% of 3rd graders are able-bodied enough to fully-earn an A in reading & math, then 85% must be our goal as trained professionals, paid to do this. For real. All means all. Equity. Decolonialize. Right? #Ancient8 Ivy's #Divine9 #HBCU's = #dc17 #decolonialized-17 #decolonialize17/#decolonialized17
Reckoning: Protest. Defiance. Resilience showcases visual art’s dynamic and potent role in African American history and culture. Featuring nearly 100 artworks, this 224-page hardcover book explores how visual art has provided a rich outlet for protest, commentary, escape and perspective for African Americans. This publication includes a wide range of mediums featuring Black artists such as Amy Sherald, Benny Andrews, Sheila Pree Bright, Bisa Butler, Charles Alston, Elizabeth Catlett, Shaun Leonardo, David Hammons and many more. Learn more: https://s.si.edu/3X7HDMh 📸 Book image cover: I Go To Prepare A Place For You, 2021. Bisa Butler (b. 1973). Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, purchased through the American Women’s History Initiative Acquisitions Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative, © Bisa Butler.
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Steve O. Black's unique blend of imagination and skill has captivated the art world, transforming everyday materials into extraordinary masterpieces. With a career spanning decades, Black's work is a testament to the power of creativity and craftsmanship. His journey, marked by a relentless pursuit of artistic excellence, invites us to explore the profound impact of art on our lives. In this article, we delve into the world of Steve O. Black, uncovering the stories behind his most iconic pieces and the inspiration that drives his remarkable artistry. To learn more go to: https://smpl.is/96tta
The Artistry of Steve O. Black - Denison Arts Council
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What’s the relationship between public art and gentrification, and can the arts bridge the gap between past and present? It’s a question I consider a lot in my work in museum education and programming, and something I explored for the Free Times Identity Issue. This article was the product of so much generative and challenging dialogue about the balance between preservation and progress—and how art can work (and sometimes fail) to balance those two things. https://lnkd.in/eFajpwUY
“Progress came with a price:” Mural Honors Historic Black Business District
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“Acrylically Speaking” A 125 Piece Fine Art Exhibit By Milton 510 Bowens Opening Reception And ArtTalk Sat. Aug. 24th 5-7pm at The Coleman Center For The Arts @ccayork “And The Oscar Goes To Co-Switching” 30” x 40” Mixed Media Collage on Canvas At this point in Americas History, code-switching feels natural to most who have been forced to engage in it. In fact, folks are not even cognizant that they do it anymore. For those who don’t know, This kind of behavioral adjustment is casually referred to as “code-switching,” which has long been a strategy for black people to successfully navigate interracial interactions and has large implications for their well-being, economic advancement, and even physical survival. If America is truly seeking to promote inclusion and address social inequality, We must begin by understanding why a segment of this nations workforce believes that they cannot truly be themselves in the office, regardless of how prestigious the position. As a Nation we should address what everyone in this country needs to do to change this. “Acrylically Speaking”
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Collect Black Art. Read this latest article giving 10 compelling reasons to collect black art.
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Catch Anne H. Berry, art and design professor, on The Revision Path in a discussion about “The Black Experience in Design: Identity, Expression, and Reflection.”
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I loved seeing this, Charles Gaines! Congratulations.