black heroes
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Kadir Nelson Puts Iconic Moments in Black History on Canvas
Renowned artist Kadir Nelson paints to reflect the strength and spirituality of black history to remind black people of their own beauty, divinity and inner hero. His work has been featured in many prominent institutions, including the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the U.S House of Representatives and museums around the…
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The First Purge Is Triggering AF, But Y’lan Noel as a New Black Action Star Makes It Worth the Watch
Thank God for black heroes on the big screen! If Black Panther proved anything, it was that we’ve been starving for black action heroes. The Marvel blockbuster hit gave us black hero after black hero and I’m still reeling in the warmth of pride in my chest over Wakanda. The First Purge is certainly no…