Farewell, Men of Change
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Have you seen them? “Men of Change” at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
BY JESSICA HAMMIE Read below or view original post. “Have you seen them? You see them. Bold. Powerful. Tragic. Beautiful. And true. They are icons with warrior roots. They are trees of knowledge. Legends of the past, inspiration for the future, the fierce energy of now.” The introductory text to “Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth.” paints a picture of what you can expect within the two rooms containing the ambitious exhibition. “Men of Change” highlights the accomplishments and legacies of black American men through text, photography, and artwork from twenty-five American artists. The changemakers — some long gone, many …
Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth.
BY MARQUETTE FOLLEY, HAILI FRANCIS, HANK WILLIS THOMAS August 17 – December 1, 2019OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, August 17, 4pm – 8pm National Underground Railroad Freedom Center 50 E Freedom Way Cincinnati, OH 45202 Skirball Gallery, Third Floor Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. presents for new generations a ten-city national touring exhibition that tells a narrative of America through the profiles of 25 African-American men who are icons in the country’s historical and cultural landscape, including: Muhammad Ali, James Baldwin, Ta-Nehisi Coates, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Kendrick Lamar. Each biography is paired with original artwork that accentuates the subjects’ individual legacies and weaves …