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The curator of "A Site of Struggle: American Art against Anti-Black Violence" wants to correct the misconception that anti-Black violence is a new thing

Black History Month is about celebrating history makers past and present, recognizing gains made and acknowledging the work yet to be done.In that spirit, Northwestern Now spoke with scholars to discuss the ongoing struggle over voting rights, succes

Beyond today's headlines, a new exhibit at Northwestern University's Block Museum takes a hard, and often uncomfortable, look at how American artists have depicted anti-Black violence over the past century. ++GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING++ (Feb. 2)

Featuring about 65 works of art, Block Museum’s latest exhibit, “A Site of Struggle: American Art against Anti-Black Violence” highlights depictions of anti-Black violence from the 1890s to 2013. The exhibit asks: “How has art been used to protest, process, mourn and memorialize anti-Black violence within the United States?” Janet Dees, the Steven and Lisa...

A new exhibit at Northwestern University is exploring America’s race relations dating back to the early 1800s. “A Site of Struggle: American Art against Anti-Black Violence” spotlights the country’s racism in a visual history lesson, showcasing the intersection of violence and art, while also encouraging reflection.