BARBARA WARD ARMSTRONG Barbara Ward Armstrong was an innovative artist whose life-sized African-inspired multi-textured fabric sculptures, called “soft sculptures,” redefined 20th century artforms. Her work has been exhibited at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts and Museum...
Olive Benson Olive Battle Benson was an innovative hair-care entrepreneur. She believed that healthy hair was beautiful hair, regardless of length, thickness, or texture. She researched ingredients and processes and in 1996 debuted her own line, Universal Textures,...
Johnny Hodges Few musicians can be identified by the sound of a single note—Johnny Hodges was one. A master of both the soprano and alto saxophone, he dominated the jazz world for decades. “ Duke Ellington, who led the orchestra in which Hodges played most often, said...
FRank LUCAS Graphic designer Frank Lucas was born on August 29, 1930, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He went on to become the first African American illustrator and photographer in Boston’s advertising industry. Raised in Cambridge, Lucas was attracted to art at...
Gus Solomons Jr. Today, we know Gus Solomons Jr. as a legendary dancer, distinguished professor, trusted dance critic, compelling choreographer, pioneering company director—the list could go on. “Dancer and choreographer Gus Solomons jr was born on August 27, 1938 in...
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