#AfricanAmericanHistory is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 10 people shared 79 posts with it — around 3 a day. Activity is up 0% versus the previous week, peaking on Aug 3 with 7 posts.

Posts with #AfricanAmericanHistory

Michael

@mdstamper.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

“I Go To Prepare A Place For You” by Bisa Butler (American) - Quilt of cotton, silk and velvet / 2021 - National Museum of African American History & Culture #womeninart #womanartist #quilt #art #HarrietTubman #BisaButler #Smithsonian #AfricanAmerican #AmericanArt #womensart #AfricanAmericanHistory

This modern quilted and appliquéd textile portrait of Harriet Tubman by American artist Bisa Butler is based on the carte-de-visite photograph portrait of Tubman by Benjamin F. Powelson from 1868/1869.

The legendary American abolitionist and social activist is depicted in bright-colored fabrics against a dark floral background. Tubman gazes directly at us, her right arm on the back of the chair and her left hand in her lap. Her face and hands are shown in contrasting shades of blue and purple with rich reds, symbolizing her coolness, calmness, and strength as well as her power and force. Her hair is made of a deep velvet cloth, soft and opulent to mimic the soft texture of some African American hair.

Her intricately boned corset is composed of a black fabric with floral bouquets representing women as the source of life and infinity. Every flower is different as is every woman. There is a swath of orange fabric across the chest and a bright blue fabric along the center row of buttons, beneath a distinctive white collar. Yellow fabric with red birds denoting freedom compose the sleeves of Tubman’s dress.

The wide, pleated skirt is comprised of fabric based on designs by women from the Congo River including: a round section with a vibrant purple and orange floral motif against a bright teal background; an orange lion, an embodiment of Tubman; gold and orange ferns and palm fronds against a green background, symbolizing African heritage; thick foliage at the bottom of the skirt opening to a clearing to signify a journey to freedom; an orange wave hem to symbolize pain and turmoil yet small seeds grow and become flowers, symbolic of strong women; pleats or stripes evocative of the fields of crops Tubman labored in.

Black and white kente fabric composes the chair, suggesting a royal throne. The dark background with purple sunflowers and blue dots, reminiscent of the night sky, signify Tubman’s travels in the night and her tremendous faith.

Source: Smithsonian

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Tara Keating

@studiokeating.bsky.social

2 days ago

A work on paper created for a friend and based on an old family photo. Charcoal, graphite, acrylic paint #americanhistory #africanamericanhistory #familyhistory #art #mixedmediaart #contemporaryportrait #portrait #oldphotos #painting #drawing

Portrait of a young African American woman in the 1920s or 1930s in charcoal and paint.

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Goji Berry 🫐 Toni Mattox ♥️

@tonilm123.bsky.social

11 months ago

#blackhistory #art #blacklivesmatter #america #criticalracetheory#history #blackisbeautiful #africa #americanhistory #blackpride #africanamericanhistory #slavery

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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr.

@reptroycarter.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

I reject any attempt to defund or discredit the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Our history is American History. Our stories matter. Our contributions help build this nation. I will not be silent. #AfricanAmericanHistory #DefendOurLegacy #WeWontBeErased #WeWontLetThem

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Cvillegrrrl

@cvillegrrrl.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

What is taken will be replaced: we will not let this regime erase Black history. African-American History is American History. Indigenous History is American History. Women's History is American History. #blackhistory #museums #africanamericanhistory blackpressusa.com/the-smi….

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BLACKPRESSUSA UPDATE COMING SOON – The Smithsonian PURGE: Trump Team Removes Artifacts of Black Resistance

Critics warn: it’s not just history being erased—it’s identity.

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Rich Bancroft

@banc007.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Witness to the Tulsa race massacre 1921. #sketchbook #Copicmarker #drawing #history #africanamericanhistory

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Into Wheeling, West Virginia

@intowheelingwv.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

African American Pythian Building, Wheeling West Virginia 2024 #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #architecture #africanamerican #africanamericanhistory #blackappalachia #appalachian #appalachia #streetphotography #photography #architecturephotography #historic #photographer #city #urban #downtown

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Lisabella Russo

@lisabellarusso.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Look closely to see my pencil lineart for my big eye Harriet Tubman painting. Panel's sanded, but it has #rough #SensoryArt areas. On an 8"x10" wood panel, to be framed in an oval frame in honor of Black History Month #bigeye #HarrietTubman #BlackHistoryMonth #AfricanAmericanHistory #art #artYear

Original pencil lineart of Harriet Tubman with a big eye style, on a wood panel, for Black History Month

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Lisabella Russo

@lisabellarusso.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

"Guiding Star" is my big eye painting of Harriet Tubman. In honor of Black History Month, it's oils on an 8"x10" wood panel, in an antique oval 12"x14.5" frame. Contact me if interested. #HarrietTubman #BlackHistoryMonth #AfricanAmericanHistory #BigEyeArt #traditionalart #art #artYear #FebuArty