Black History Month 2021 Exhibit

This collection is part of the Voices of the Past: A Celebration of Black History exhibit at Metro Parks Centennial Art Center from February 5 to March 25, 2021. The gallery, located at 301 25th Avenue North (in the northeast corner of Centennial Park), is open to the public 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Thursday, with COVID 19 protocols strictly observed. All drawings are available for sale unless indicated.

Benjamin O. Davis, Jr

Benjamin O. Davis, Jr (US Air Force general and commander of the World War II Tuskegee Airmen, 1912-2002) - “The privileges of being an American belong to those brave enough to fight for them.”
($120)

Fannie Lou Hamer

Fannie Lou Hamer (activist, 1917-1977) - "Hate won't only destroy us. It will destroy those people that's hating as well." ($120)

Malcolm X

Malcolm X (activist, 1925-1965) - "You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom" ($150)

Bob Marley

Bob Marley (singer/songwriter, 1945-1981) - “Don’t give up the fight, Stand up for your rights.” ($200)

Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris (US Vice-President, 1964-) - "What I want young women and girls to know is: You are powerful and your voice matters." (NFS)

Naomi Tutu

Naomi Tutu (minister, activist, and Desmond Tutu's daughter, 1960-) - "We are different because the world needs our different gifts" ($120)

Ida B. Wells

Ida B Wells (journalist and activist, 1862-1931) - "Virtue knows no color line, and the chivalry which depends upon complexion of skin and texture of hair can command no honest respect.” (SOLD)

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou (poet and activist, 1928-2014) (I may redraw this one) - "Determine to live life with flair and laughter." ($120)

John Lewis

John Lewis (congressman and activist, 1940-2020) (I may redraw this one) - " When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something." ($150)