History is more than facts and stories; there are real people, real lives behind what we read and see

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Linda Epps

Harvard University sued over allegedly profiting from what are believed to be the earliest photos of American slaves

A direct descendant of a slave featured in photos owned by Harvard is seeking an unspecified amount of damages from the university. She's also demanding Harvard give her family the images.

USA TODAY

Truth-telling vs. privilege

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Linda Epps

Why Blackface Keeps Popping Up - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Denying racism often involves tantrums and tears on the part of the party inviting us into his or her minstrel show; acknowledging racism’s existence and functioning in every forum requires a village of vocal and vigilant supporters of a new narrative.

Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Interesting thoughts on museum-based narratives

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Linda Epps

Museums: Nonprofits in the Eye of the Perfect Narrative Storm - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The daily online newswire, produced by NPQ’s collaborative journalism program, traces developments in fields, practices, and the operating environments of nonprofits. This compilation of one line of NPQ reportage highlights the realms of activities and issues involved in decolonizing the museum, acknowledging the role of museums in anchoring narratives about the world we live in.

Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

A New Study Looks at Diversity in the Art World

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Linda Epps

An Estimated 85 Percent of Artists Represented in US Museum Collections Are White, a New Study Claims | Artnet News

A new study analyzes the collection of 18 major US museums and says it can serve as a benchmark for diversity.

Artnet News