Articles
Celebrating Black History Month
To celebrate Black History Month, A! Magazine for the Arts asked several black artists to reflect on their experiences growing up in Appalachia.Black History: Artwork Inspired by African Heritage
Sammie Nicely is a contemporary folk artist who works in sculpture, ceramics and mixed media.Black History: "Growing up African-American gives you a special perspective."
Jasper McGruder is a New York-based performer and director who lives in Abingdon when he works with Barter Theatre.Black History: Segregation, Tolerance and Reflection
Dr. Jerry L. Jones recently completed his book, Go and Come Again — Segregation, Tolerance and Reflection: A Four-Generation African-American Educational Struggle.Black History: Classical Music is "Color Blind"
Unlike her male counterparts in this article, Cherylonda Fitzgerald says her identity as a black woman "has not been a huge factor in my life."Arts for Youth Spotlight
Medical Student Wins National Poetry Award
Jocelyn Wilson plans to practice family medicine. She also wants to be a published writer, penning poetry and fiction, children's books, and stories about real people.A! Archive »
