Maafa—the Kiswahili word for “calamity” or “catastrophe”—is the term used for the African holocaust of 10 million slaves who were killed in the transatlantic slave trade in America. Please join us for a virtual commemoration to honor those who lost their lives. This event is sponsored by the Office of Educational Opportunity Programs and the […]
An image from the Guanábana Instagram. This event has been canceled. Stay tuned for future Art on the Ground events. Art on the Ground, founded by Shameekia S. Johnson and sponsored by the Department of History of Art at FIT, welcomes Duneska Michel (she/they), an artist-educator, community organizer, and founder of Guanábana, a collective dedicated […]
One of the primary aspects of the concept of "making an impact" is "doing measurable good." It is linked to the fact that there are a growing number of social and environmental challenges that we as society members can, and must, tackle. Courtney Deacon Lalotra, International Trade and Marketing '10, shares how her organization, One […]
Frida Kahlo's Prosthetic leg 1953–1954.Installation shot of the exhibition Appearances Can Be Deceiving: The Dresses of Frida Kahlo at the Frida Kahlo Museum 2012.Curated by Circe Henestrosa and designed by Judith Clark.Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Archives. Bank of Mexico, Fiduciary in the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Museum Trust. Photo: Miguel Tovar Circe Henestrosa […]
Poetry Out Loud is a national poetry recitation competition, open to students in grades 9-12. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage. The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation partner with U.S. state arts agencies to support Poetry Out Loud, which encourages the […]
