Northeast Louisiana Delta African-American Heritage Museum
Preserving and sharing the history and culture of African-Americans.
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In August, the White House released a list of Smithsonian museums, singling out the National Museum of African American History and Culture for what it called an excessive focus on ‘how bad slavery was.’ Exhibit texts using terms such as systemic racism were flagged for correction. When curation is dictated not by evidence and scholarship but by political decree, it slides into censorship. Regional museums like ours exist to ensure these stories remain whole, honest, and alive.
Did Picasso invent modern art, or did he borrow from African artists without giving credit? This post explores the African influences behind Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and how African masks and sculptures helped shape Cubism. Join the conversation about artistic inspiration, appropriation, and the recognition of African contributions to modern art.
Should Black art museums feature non-Black artists? While our institutions exist to uplift Black voices and narratives, there are artists who have engaged deeply with Black culture and history. Does their work belong in Black art museums? Join the conversation as we explore inclusion, mission, and the evolving role of these cultural spaces.
