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An oral history ties the late artist and professor Dr. Robert Douglas to the early history of Kentucky Shakespeare.

When White-dominated arts institutions would not offer them opportunities, Robert L. Douglas and other Louisville Black artists organized together to create their own art communities.

You have to admit theres something magical about turning 100. "The 100-year milestone shows us how far weve come — especially with technology — in the past 100 years," says

You have to admit theres something magical about turning 100. "The 100-year milestone shows us how far weve come — especially with technology — in the past 100 years," says

Robert L. Douglas established Gallery Enterprises (1957-1961), a visual arts collective in Louisville dedicated to creating opportunities for Black artists to share and discuss their work.

The exhibit will have more than 30 paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures created by Douglas throughout his career.

Speed Art Museum is offering free admission for an upcoming exhibit.

Bob met a young political science graduate student and set about selling him on coming to Louisville and joining PAS. That grad student was me.

Professor Robert L. Douglas, who was instrumental in starting UofL's Pan-African Studies program, has died.