Susan Taylor receives 2014 Dr. Barbara Ann Teer Spirit Award

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  By Isseu Diouf Campbell It was Barbara Teer’s vision to create a special night, “a night for showing appreciation, acknowledgement and praise” to members of the black community who had extraordinary vision and talent. As Teer, the founder of … Read More

National Action Network honors Sean “Diddy” Combs, George Lucas & Ingrid Saunders Jones

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Rev. Al Sharpton with Sean (Diddy) Combs and George Lucas By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Rev. Al Sharpton is probably one of the rare persons who can host an event for VIPS on a presidential debate night – and have … Read More

Macy’s celebrates Romare Bearden

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Bill Hawthrone, Susan Taylor, and Diedra Harris-Kelley By Isseu Diouf Campbell Macy’s and the Romare Bearden Foundation hosted on February 9, 2012, a reception celebrating the 100th birthday of one of America’s foremost 20th Century artists, Romare Bearden. The event … Read More