E. Mackey’s “Choose Your Weapon” show at the Harvey B. Gantt Center displays photos from social justice protests across the United States in summer 2020.
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ThyBlackMan.com) Every time I turned on the television to get an update on the George Floyd murder case, the very first thing I saw was
Al Sharptonat the podium playing master of Ceremonies. It made me want to throw up. What’s up with that guy? What makes him think that we always want to hear his mouth every time we turn on the television set?
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Sharpton never fails to turn the most sober occasion into a three-ring circus. That’s his thing. He’s a hearse chaser who never had a real job. He’ll preach, he’ll snitch for the FBI, or he’ll chase hearses. He’ll do anything not to have to hit a clock, and that’s been his MO all his life. But now he’s got the ultimate hustle –
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Buena Johnson Art Exhibition ‘Soul’s Cry!’ Highlights American History
By Brian W. Carter, Contributing Writer
Published March 11, 2021
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“My show is a reimagining of history the taking back of culture and truthful depiction of America’s evils that are too often hidden,” said artist, Buena Johnson about her upcoming virtual artist exhibition “Soul’s Cry!” which opens March 16 through April 10, at TAG Gallery on Museum Row.
“On display will be newly created powerful artworks addressing the themes of America’s history of slavery, racism, & injustices.”
A local, Los Angeles fine artist, arts instructor and the owner of Buena Vision Art, Johnson stated she grew up as a “PK” AKA “Preacher’s Kid.” The youngest of six siblings, she used art as an escape growing up during the segregation and integration era. She discovered she had a passion for drawing early on and wanted to become an artist. Despite her interest in art, Johnson shared her