Description: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are a source of pride and great accomplishments. Although their primary mission was to educate and nurture Black students becuase they were not allowed entry into typically white universities, they have now become the epicenter of Black culture. This online lecture will provide an overview of HBCUs; their contribution to society and the current need today. The highlight of this lecture will be the Black artist and their work since emancipation. Much of these pieces are housed at the galleries on the campuses of HBCUs across the nation. Artists included in this presentation includes Romare Bearden, Hale Woodruff, Jacob Lawrence, Elizabeth Catlett, Henry Ossawa Tanner and many more. HBCUs not only house the works of fine artists, they also have a wealth of artifacts and memorabilia.
Presenter: Sharon D. Ware, Ed.D, Travel Advisor and previous Docent at North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh.
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