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Black History Past, Present, and Future
An International Art Exhibition
SPECIAL EVENT DATES:
Saturday, February 3, 2024 (6:00 PM Eastern)
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 (1:30 PM Eastern)
Artist Talks and Gallery Tours
via Zoom
Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 (5:30PM Eastern)
"Revealing the Little-Known Driving Force Behind Centuries of
"Scientific Racism*" in America
Guest Speaker: Anne Goedeke, Executive Director,
Citizens Commission on Human Rights, National Affairs Office
Recording coming soon
Your donation is tax-deductible!
Any sponsorship donation of $25+ will receive a digital Certificate of Appreciation.
$100+ will also receive a special acknowledgement in the art catalog. Donations of $200+ will also receive permanent acknowledgement on our website. Donations of $300 or more will also receive promotional acknowledgements with their company logo (if available) and inclusion in our video media as an individual and/or company in support of diversity, equity and inclusion.
"Against All Odds" has the purpose of educating and inspiring people. It celebrates Black invention, creativity, and the rich wellspring of African American culture. It honors the determined spirits who rose above hatred and discrimination to pave the way for future generations. This is an opportunity for artists, regardless of color, to submit art to be shown starting Black History Month, February 2024.
Throughout history, African Americans (and all the diaspora*) have faced immense adversity and obstacles due to racism, discrimination, and oppressive systems designed to limit their potential. Despite this, Black people have made remarkable achievements and contributions in every field - from science and technology, to arts and culture, to business, politics and more.
"Against All Odds" aims to honor and commemorate the monumental achievements of African Americans in the face of Scientific Racism and eugenics. The exhibit will feature works across various media - painting, sculpture, photography, film, music and more - will highlight stories of courage, resilience, excellence and human dignity in the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality.
The exhibition special events include presentations confronting the racist pseudoscience* of eugenics* and its lasting impacts. The show also celebrates Black invention, creativity, and the rich wellspring of African American culture. Most importantly, it honors the determined spirits who rose above hatred and discrimination to pave the way for future generations.
*NOTE: If you need clarification on words,
please CLICK HERE for the glossary of definitions,
Experience what human dignity and creative vision can achieve, even in the face of oppression. Discover the empowering stories of Black trailblazers and creators when "Against All Odds" opens February 1ST 2024 for Black History Month.
74 artworks are exhibited in the virtual 3-D virtual gallery and will be available in a published hardcover textbook-quality exhibition catalog registered with the Library of Congress. This catalog will be used to make presentations in the participating artists' local communities.