Charlene Uresy gives vibrant new life to discarded wooden furniture pieces with her electrifying interpretation of African symbols, captured in freehand acrylic painting on the surfaces.

Dr. Lisa Williams, a mom and former professor, creates award-winning coloring books and dolls to show the beauty of every child.

As the first Black Rockette, Jennifer Jones’ sky-high kicks at the 1988 Super Bowl half-time show kicked off a new era of inclusivity for the iconic dance troupe. Since then, she’s inspired women at her fitness studio and is authoring a memoir.

Navigating the world of the performing arts requires vision, passion, heart, soul, and a firm grasp on the wheel through the oft-stormy seas of volatile funding and administrations, especially for Black artists. Producer, strategist, executive director and arts advocate Shay Wafer champions theatre and performance art representing the African Diaspora from coast to coast. And she knows a thing or two about braiding.

BLACKBIRD GALLERY DETROIT When Detroit entrepreneur, artist and curator Pamela Eatman decided to open her Blackbird Gallery in June, 2022, it was an act of resistance. With characteristic understatement, she says, “I took a risk.” In 2018, Eatman’s husband of many years passed away, leaving the successful family office furniture and office supplies business they […]