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November 13, 2023

Harold Smith on the Art of Blackness | The Art of HipHop: ‘The celebration and storytelling of Black culture through music’

A look at Kansas City's contribution to the art form in conjunction with its 50th anniversary
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November 6, 2023

Honors: Tiara Nicole

Known for her gritty yet sensitive tone, the award-winning Kansas City spoken word artist is a true-to-form storyteller.
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October 2, 2023

Harold Smith on the Art of Blackness | The Art of Black Preaching: Comforting the Afflicted and Afflicting the Comfortable

With roots in Africa, all variants include a call to social justice, leaving congregants exhilarated, enthused and equipped to take on the challenges of the next week.
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October 2, 2023

Joseph Smith: A Hero for All of Us

A look at the veteran Kansas City artist's multifaceted art and life
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July 18, 2023

Harold Smith on the Art of Blackness: More than Sustenance, Soul Food Speaks to the Power of the Human Spirit

This Black art form, like rap and the blues, was born from the economic limitations created by racial oppression.
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June 8, 2023

“Distinctly Human, portraits by Kwanza Humphrey,” The Gallery at HJ’s Community Center

“Distinctly Human, portraits by Kwanza Humphrey” captures the strong voice of quiet moments through tenderly powerful paintings and drawings.
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May 23, 2023

Abstractions That ‘Absorb One’s Anguishing’

Spirituality tames social realities in 'Reginald Sylvester II: Green Gate' exhibit at Kemper Museum on Contemporary Art.
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April 3, 2023

“Denzil Forrester: Duppy Conqueror,” Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Edward Hopper once said, “If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.”
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March 14, 2023

Harold Smith on the Art of Blackness: Black Gospel Music in Kansas City

Kansas City has a storied and rich Black gospel music history.
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