‘African American Artist’ Archives
Do You Care if Mrs. Obama Doesn’t Support Black »
By Charles S. Mombo For millions of American women, Jacqueline Kennedy was the fashion standard by which every woman including African Americans on the public stage was judged. She was the closest thing that Americans could compare to royalty. A fashion icon, Jackie Kennedy created a look that many would like to introduce into their own sense of [...]
Mrs. Obama criticized for non-Black Designer »
Amnau Eele, co-founder of the Black Artists Association (BAA), is taking Mrs. Obama to task because she did not have her inauguration outfits designed by African American designers. Amnau Eele, is a former runway model for Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, and Bill Blass. Amnau Eele plans to "file a formal appeal" with Michelle [...]
Chocolatecity.cc Interviews Painter Dana Todd »
Born and raised in Chicago, IL., Dana struck the artistic nerve early on. Having never taken a single painting lesson, her gifts, she proclaims, are a testament from God that reminds her to remain humble. She proudly states, “It’s the first thing I knew I could do well and I know it’s what God made me to do.” The focus of [...]
Chocolatecity.cc/blog Interviews photographer »
Chocolatecity.cc/blog is grateful that talented photographer, Stephanie Graham, has been kind enough to take some time out of her busy schedule to answer few questions and has been generous in allowing us to publish three images from her folio of work. The images featured Walmart, Tasha, and Malari (in order of appearance). Thank you [...]
Nora Musu Art »
Born in Madison, Wisconsin to Liberian parents, Nora Musu’s art and life experience epitomize a multiculturalism that transcends boundaries or specific styles. Nora was always surrounded by art and influential artists and trained under Cietta David Mensah, MFA, at the University of Liberia. Nora’s work brings together an eclectic [...]
