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Famous and not so famous African-American artists have actually exquisitely shared portrayals of modern and historical individuals and occasions, cultural viewpoints, and the experiences and battles of minorities through their art work. This short article highlights the critical work of Black artists who assisted to bring African-American experiences into the elite art world. The art records contemporary and historic experiences. Some art records race and gender relations. Black magics as a movement speaks straight to the requirements and goals of Black America. The Black artist talks to the cultural and spiritual requirements of Black individuals in their artistry.

African-American arts represent a cultural motion. It includes lots of visual artists, performance artists, sculptors, writers, musicians, and more. The specialists of Black arts are inspired by a desire to confront white power structures and assert an African American cultural identity. Black arts aim to serve the community and artists.

Twin sisters, Melonie and Melorra Green are blazing trails in San Francisco with their dedication to fostering and developing the arts in their community. #TeamBeautiful caught up with these Memphis natives to discuss their road to success and plans for the future.

Name, Occupation, Title, Company

Name: Melonie J. Green

Title/Company: Co-CEO, Infin8 Sync LLC; Manager, Gallery 1307 & Infin8 Sync, LLC Operations

Name: Melorra J. Green

Title/Company:  Co-CEO, Infin8 Sync LLC; Visual Arts Coordinator, African American Art & Culture Complex

Education:

Melonie J. Green

Tennessee State University/B.S., Speech Communication & Theatre

Academy of Art University – B.A. Motion Pictures & Television – Emphasis in editing

University of Denver – 3rd year, Environmental Policy & Management

Melorra J. Green

Tennessee State University/B.S., Speech Communication & Theatre

Academy of Art University – B.A. Motion Pictures & Television – emphasis in editing

University of Phoenix – MAED, Curriculum & Instruction

Previous Job Experience:

Melonie J. Green

University of the Pacific – Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry (2002-2007)

Co- Executive Producers, SF Black Film Festival (2005-2009)

Melorra J. Green

African American Art & Culture Complex, Office Manager

Co- Executive Producers, SF Black Film Festival (2005-2009)

HelloBeautiful: Briefly describe your day to day activities and responsibilities as Co-Owners of Infin8 Sync, LLC.

Melorra Green:

7:30AM My day begins with a meditation where I try to maintain perspective of why I am here. I don’t always get it right, but I try. Next, I go straight for my phone where I check emails and text messages to help develop my to-do list for the day (or next day).

11AM I arrive at work – African American Art & Culture Complex, San Francisco, CA – to start my work day which begins with checking each of the galleries and completing a walk-through where I take an inventory of the art to ensure we are ready for any guests who may arrive.

Soon after, I check in with other staff members before I head to my office where my day begins by managing all emails (to and from three accounts) that are too long to send via phone. Most emails are from either artists in a current exhibition, artists in upcoming exhibitions, artist who would like to have their own exhibition or those who would like a tour. So, most of the day I am coordinating and managing the logistics of three exhibitions at a time, while coordinating our newsletter and website updates with our web developer/manager.

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As Tom and the crew continue on the Fantastic Voyage there’s a plenty to do on dry land…

This weekend, there’s much to do for everyone on your entertainment list. Art abounds in Florida, which boast two separate art exhibitions or show this weekend, while those down South can chill to the smooth sounds of Anthony Hamilton in Birmingham, Alabama. Keyshia Cole and Alicia Keys continue their cross-country runs with Chrisette Michele and Miguel, respectively, along for the ride. Chris Tucker is in the Chi this weekend on standup tour and on the East Coast both jazz and soul are on the menu in Pennsylvania. Jackie Robinson’s story is told in “42” but if you just want a few laughs, “Scary Movie V” should help with that. Here’s more of what’s in store this weekend.

HOT ON TV:

All Times Eastern

Friday, April 12

SPECIAL DELIVERY

“Deliver Us From Eva”

BET, 7:30 p.m.

Gabrielle Union and LL Cool J play an couple with several challenges in the modern version of a Shakespeare classic “The Taming of The Shrew”

Saturday, April 13

THE FIX IS IN

“Iyanla: Fix My Life” with DMX

OWN, 9 p.m

Iyanla takes on a worthy task in trying to help troubled rapper DMX

WEDDING BELL BLUES

“Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married, Too?”

TBS, 9 p.m

The sequel to a movie about a set of friend facing challenges in their marriages

GET HIGH

6:30 p.m. Fuse

“Higher Learning”

John Singleton directs Ice Cube, Omar Epps and Laurence Fishburne in this look at a group of students adjusting to college life

Sunday, April 14

SHEARD THIS

BET, 8 p.m.

“The Sheards”

Gospel family in the spotlight on BET’s new reality show

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES of ATLANTA REUNION- Part 2
Bravo, 8pm

FIGHT CLUB

“Gladiator”

8 p.m. on TNT

Russell Crowe and Djimon Hounsou star in a movie about Roman gladiators and their epic battles in a film that won 5 Oscars including Best Picture

READ IT:

““Decadence” By Eric Jerome Dickey

Nia Bijou is back with her personal formula for maximum pleasure in the popular author’s latest (out 4/23)

SEE IT:

“42”

Newcomer Chadwick Boseman is Jackie Robinson who integrated the major leagues by playing with the Brooklyn Dodgers

PG-13

“Scary Movie V”

Terry Crews, Mike Tyson, Katt Williams, Regina Hall, Anthony Anderson and Snoop Lion are just some of the all-star cast who appear to satire popular horror movies in the latest installment of the comedy movie franchise

PG-13

IN CONCERT/EVENTS:

Friday April 12

PIKESVILLE, MD
The 10th Annual Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation Conference – Life in 4G
Founder of GirlFriends Pray and Nicole Roberts Jones from Motivating the Masses will keynote.

MIAMI, FL

YoungArts Miami Art Exhibition and Peformance

Multiple Venues

(through 4/14)

ORLANDO, FL

African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era and Beyond

Menello Museum

The work of 43 black artists with their differing views of the Black experience in America is on display through April 28

READING, PA

Boscov’s Berks Jazz Festival with Dianne Reeves, Fourplay, Maysa, Najee, Gerald Veasley and more

(through 4/14)

CHICAGO, IL

Chris Tucker

Chicago Theater

8 p.m.

NEW YORK CITY

Blackstreet

Best Buy Theater

8 p.m.

CLEVELAND, OH

Keyshia Cole and Chrisette Michele

State Theater at PlayHouse Square

8 p.m

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Anthony Hamilton

BJCC Concert Hall

8 p.m.

Saturday, April 13

BATON ROUGE, LA

Mary Mary and James Fortune

Baton Rouge River Civic Center

7 p.m

NEW YORK CITY

Fantasia

8 p.m

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ

Alicia Keys ( with Miguel)

Revel Ovation Hall

9 p.m.

BILOXI, MS
Keith Sweat

Hard Rock Live

8 p.m.

Sunday, April 14

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Robert Glasper, Lalah Hathaway and Stokley Williams

Songs in the Key of LIfe: Tribute to Stevie Wonder

Kimmel Center

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Keyshia Cole (with Chrisette Michele)

Murat Theater at Old National Center

7:30 p.m.

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The specialists of Black arts are motivated by a desire to challenge white power structures and assert an African American cultural identity. Black arts aim to serve the community and artists.

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Since 1911, the United States has recognized the significance and the participation of women in society, first with an International Woman’s Day, then with a Women’s History Week, and eventually proclaiming March as Women’s History Month.

The theme of the 2012 Women’s History Month is “Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment.” Schools, governments and other agencies are holding special events in celebration of Women’s History Month and these Los Angeles museums will also be joining in on the celebrations.

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Price: $10 adults/$7 seniors 65+ and full-time students/$5 children 2 – 12 years old/Free to children under 2 and Skirball members/All exhibitions are free to the public on Thursdays
Hours: Tues to Fri – Noon to 5 p.m.; Sat and Sun – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Mondays

Until May of this year, the Skirball presents “Women Hold Up Half the Sky.” This exhibition is inspired by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn’s book “Half The Sky,” which discusses the oppression of women around the world and what needs to be done to stop it. The display includes photographs, audio, video and interactive activities appropriate for anyone aged 8 years and older. Of much importance, the presentation provides ideas and opportunities for involvement.

Price: Free
Hours: Tues to Sat – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Until March 29, the California African American Museum displays the exhibit “Women: Game Changers, Less Known, Here Celebrated” in its entrance space. The images bring to the forefront the stories of women who were or are a key part in the achievements of science, sports and culture, some of them whose names have gone unnoticed or even forgotten.

Price: $10 adults/$8 seniors/$5 students and active military with I.D./$3 children 5 – 12 years old/Free children under 5 and museum members
Hours: Tues to Sun – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Closed on Mondays

Closing down the celebration of Women’s History Month, the Petersen will hold “Women’s Day” on March 31 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., during which time female docents will lead tours and attendees will be able to learn and celebrate during an afternoon of car-related activities. This event requires advance registration by calling (323) 964-6308 or emailing lsalazar@petersen.org. It has a cost of $25.00 for non-members and $20 for members.

Price: $15 adults/$10 seniors and students/Children free
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs – Noon to 8 p.m.; Fri – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat and Sun – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wed closed

Until May 6, LACMA presents in its Resnick Pavilion “In Wonderland: The Surrealist Adventures of Women Artists in Mexico and the United States.” About 175 pieces represent surrealist art done by women in Mexico and the U.S., including both unknown artists and big names of the genre, like Frida Kahlo and Louise Borgeouis. These women spoke on canvas about their identity, their difficulties and their enjoyments, and became an influence on the feminist movement that would soon develop.

Price: Free for groups of 10 or less
Hours: Tues and Thurs -10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The museum’s exhibit, “Woman of Fire,” celebrates women who have served in the fire service since the 1800s. It provides the history not only of female firefighters around the country, but also about specific members of the service in Los Angeles, including those who became leaders and others who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Related: Pick-a-Side: Women’s History Month–Which Woman Do You Admire More?

Dena Burroughs is a freelance writer living in Azusa, CA. She is a CSULA graduate with specialties in Creative Writing and Communications. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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This article highlights the pivotal work of Black artists who assisted to bring African-American experiences into the elite art world. Black Arts as a movement speaks directly to the needs and goals of Black America. The Black artist speaks to the cultural and spiritual requirements of Black individuals in their artistry.

African-American arts represent a cultural movement. It consists of lots of visual artists, performance artists, carvers, authors, musicians, and more. The specialists of Black arts are encouraged by a desire to confront white class structure and assert an African American cultural identity. Black arts intend to serve the neighborhood and artists.

The local Florida news site News Chief covers an exhibition by Robert Butler, a journeyman artist who painted the Florida landscape. It turns out Butler was one of a group of 26 artists who sold their work from the back of their cars: Butler, who was born in 1947 in Okeechobee, is one of the […]

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