July 30: The legendary assemblage artist, Betye Saar, was born in Los Angeles, CA, in 1926
July 30: The legendary assemblage artist, Betye Saar, was born in Los Angeles, CA, in 1926
July 30: The legendary assemblage artist, Betye Saar, was born in Los Angeles, CA, in 1926
“Soul of a Nation” celebrates their contributions during a time in world history that was pivotal for Black artists and African Americans as a whole.
Inspired by the radical experimentation of the Black Arts Movement, The Broad Museum presents, “Black Fire Sessions,” a two-part series featuring “live music by innovators of free jazz alongside younger artists at the intersections of jazz, R&B, electronic, hip-hop and soul.” Since March, The Broad’s “Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983,” has celebrated the contributions of powerful Black Los Angeles-based artists during the Black Power movement. From this powerful exhibit emerges “Black Fire Sessions,” adding music to the conversation.
The theme for the 2019 Gala is A Journey to the Pride Lands, based on the upcoming Walt Disney feature, “THE LION KING.” Emmy-winning actress and comedienne Tiffany Haddish will serve as the Gala’s master of ceremonies. TV personality and best-selling author Star Jones returns as the Gala’s celebrity auctioneer for the third year. Presenters include Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis and author Shaka Senghor.