the "fine" art.
a lot of the work below is part of a larger project called "the vanguards," which highlights the work of black women.
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shown at: Arts Gowanus ArtWalk on Atlantic Ave, 2022
A behind-the-scenes luminary, ella Baker organized actions like the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Freedom Rides of 1961.
tessa, but make it historical landmark.
shown at: Arts Gowanus ArtWalk on Atlantic Ave, 2022
Starting in the drag competition circuit, Crystal LaBeija made her way through the ranks by winning the title of Miss Manhattan. This win secured a spot in the documentary, The Queen (1968), which showcased fellow winners like Miss Brooklyn and Miss Philadelphia.
LaBeija placed third-runner up, which led to her famous speech in the film - highlighting the rampant racism and preferential treatment to white Queens.
A few years later, LaBeija and a friend Lottie hosted a ball: Crystal & Lottie LaBeija presents the first annual House of LaBeija Ball at Up the Downstairs Case on West 115th Street & 5th Avenue in Harlem, NY.
Balls aren’t anything new, but the concept of the House, Mother and Father figureheads supporting members of their community, was unique. Today, House LaBeija is credited as the first House in ballroom culture.
Houston, aka "The Voice," is one of the best-selling artists of all time, amassing sales of over 200 million records worldwide.
Her studio and soundtrack albums are certified diamond, multi-platinum, platinum, or gold. Her single, "I Will Always Love You," which was written for The Bodyguard soundtrack (her film debut), hit Number 1 on Billboard's Hot 100, stayed there for fourteen weeks, and won a Grammy for Record of the Year. The soundtrack, which included six songs by Houston, is the best-selling soundtrack album with 44 million copies sold.
digital collage of pam grier in the 1974 movie, Foxy Brown.
zendaya ready to serve.
just a girl and her hair accessories!
Sheryl swoopes, lisa leslie, teresa edwards, and dawn staley.
The National team embarked on a 52-game pre-Olympic tour to prepare for the summer games to ensure they took home nothing less than gold. They traveled across the world, playing multiple colleges and countries, beating every single opponent.