Ashes to Ashes

A Homegoing Celebration for the Unburied #blackhistory #HumanRights #africanamerican #art #history #education #health #UnitedStates #saw #ShirleyWhitaker

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Beneath the Pier, photography by Shirley Jackson Whitaker – relaxation, clean lines, or a touch of nature.

• Coastal or Beach Homes: It naturally fits a seaside theme without being too colorful or cliché.

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#photography
#seaside
#relaxation
#calming

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Through narrative, poetry, and illustration, the book shares the little-known history of the Statue of Liberty as an anti-slavery monument honoring the end of American Black slavery.

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#statueofliberty #ladyliberty #books #children #TrueStory

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The last issue of the SAW Digital lookbook before the Fall is on display at https://t.co/wiP7bws3w5, featuring the Black, Bold, and Beautiful belt by Shirley Jackson Whitaker

#winter #lookbook #fashion #leatherwork #blackboldbeautiful #ladiesfashion

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These belts are created for clients who collect rare, authored work—pieces with craftsmanship, presence, and cultural weight.

Photo: Kevin Higgins, Perimeter Photos

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#fashionstyle #blackhistory #couture #belts #womensfashion

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Black, curvy, bold, gold, beautiful – avant-garde, high-fashion androgyn... https://t.co/Kb3LxvLCJ3 via @YouTube #Afrofuturism #leatherart #blackart #blackhistory

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Social justice activist and lead instructor Caroline Hunter has been with the Polar Bears for 38 years. (Shirley Jackson Whitaker at Cousen Rose Gallery during the Polar Bears 80th Celebration).

Photos: https://t.co/ywWvu4j84n
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#polarbears #blackart #blackhistory

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Cousen Rose Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition in celebration of the Polar Bears' 80th Year! The exhibit will feature artwork of the iconic Polar Bears submitted by Dr. Shirley Whitaker, https://t.co/uchsr5oWCO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: https://t.co/iQ9K8mRGP7

#artnews

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On May 1, 1950, Gwendolyn Brooks became the first Black author to win a Pulitzer Prize.

A door was opened – Her Pulitzer said, "Our stories matter, our voices belong, and excellence cannot be denied."

#GwendolynBrooks #BlackHistory #PulitzerPrize

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A Generation of #BlackWomen – Teaching the next generation
Every generation of Black women has carried something forward: vision, courage, artistry, leadership, invention, and truth. In April alone, we are reminded of women whose lives still echo...

READ: https://t.co/34qqyXAVMz

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@_josephine0_ tumultuous

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This Month In Black History: Important Things That Happened In April That You Never Learned https://t.co/kWUVJD3ASj

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Hand-tooled by Dr. Shirley Whitaker, this SAW leather belt carries Black history forward through art, fashion, and conversation. Frederick Douglass said it best: “Right is of no sex, truth is of no color.” #SAW #BlackHistory #WearableArt

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A SAW belt — collectible work of wearable and framable art.

Individually designed and handcrafted on genuine leather by Shirley Whitaker, MD

Belts: https://t.co/jn0bzpj2du

#ShirleyWhitaker #ArtCollectors #BlackArt #LeatherArt

music: https://t.co/gOn6Vuyyf4

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The Avery Sharpe Quintet performed "Never Again, No more!' tribute to his uncle who was lynched – Hope Center for the Arts, during Ashes to Ashes, film screening; Still Stirring The Ashes

#averysharpe #Musician #Composer #Educator #Producer #ashestoashes #blackhistory #shortfilm

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@otokyo__ @helpmefred Allez le Portugal ! #portugal

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@otokyo__ Been doin' it

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February 20, 2026: Restorative practice https://t.co/fewoWVBLbQ

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African proverb “speak my name, and I will live forever,” join us on FEB 21 HOPE Center - Film Screening of Ashes to Ashes and special song by Avery Sharpe in memory of an uncle who was lynched: “Never Again, No More!”

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#shorts #ashestoashes #healing

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Ashes to Ashes received 5 Oscar-qualifying festivals & awards

Join the discussion on February 21, 2026, at the HOPE Center for the Arts to watch the 25-minute film.
TICKET AVAILABLE NOW

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Springfield to host screening of award-winning documentary “Ashes to Ashes” https://t.co/770dRXxQhm