The archives cannot wait Dear Art library Library Supporter, The Friends of ART | library deco urgently needs your support to help preserve and protect our archival collections housed in Houston, Texas. After 12 years of personally maintaining many of the operational and storage costs connected to…

The archives cannot wait

Dear Art library Library Supporter, The Friends of ART | library deco urgently needs your support to help preserve and protect our archival collections housed in Houston, Texas. After 12 years of personally maintaining many of the operational and storage costs connected to this work, we are now reaching out to our community for support as we continue building a sustainable future for the preservation of African American art history and cultural memory.

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BookMarK ART Event: 2026 Jazz Scholar: Playing with Fire: The Counterpoint of Hazel Scott’s Virtuosity, Erasure and Emergence The Library of Congress will host Karen Chilton's lecture on Hazel Scott’s artistry and cultural impact on June 18, 2026, exploring themes of erasure and resistance in jazz.

BookMarK ART Event: 2026 Jazz Scholar: Playing with Fire: The Counterpoint of Hazel Scott’s Virtuosity, Erasure and Emergence

The Library of Congress will host Karen Chilton's lecture on Hazel Scott’s artistry and cultural impact on June 18, 2026, exploring themes of erasure and resistance in jazz.

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Today I was elected as a State Delegate at the Tarrant County Democratic Convention in Texas, and I will be proudly representing District 24 at the Texas Democratic State Convention in Corpus Christi this June. Read More Here: kymberlykeeton.substack.com/.../womens-h....

In Transition, On Purpose: A Spring Update from ART | library deco The ART library is undergoing a transition, enhancing membership experiences and introducing new digital library cards focused on Black art and archives.

In Transition, On Purpose: A Spring Update from ART | library deco

The ART library is undergoing a transition, enhancing membership experiences and introducing new digital library cards focused on Black art and archives.

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📚 📚 Spring 2026 Cohort II Registration Open African American Community Archives Theory: Course & Cohort 🗓 March 28 – June 27, 2026 A 3-month learning experience exploring theory and practice in Black community archiving through six live sessions. 🔗 www.aacat1870.info

I took care of business on March 3rd, 2026 #JCrockett #votedwithpride #BLACKWOMENNTXROCK #WHM26

ART REWIND: This week in Black Art News, we honored notable figures, participated in Douglass Day, released our Community Impact Report, and received 501(c)(3) status.

ART REWIND:

This week in Black Art News, we honored notable figures, participated in Douglass Day, released our Community Impact Report, and received 501(c)(3) status.

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This day in Black Art History Feb. 20th Horace Pippin's art illustrates the importance of internal vision and self-trust, capturing intimate moments of Black life with dignity and depth.

This day in Black Art History Feb. 20th

Horace Pippin's art illustrates the importance of internal vision and self-trust, capturing intimate moments of Black life with dignity and depth.

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THIS DAY in BLACK ART HIstory Feb. 18th Augusta Savage emphasized mentorship and inspiring emerging Black artists as vital to her artistic legacy, transcending mere objects or sculptures.

THIS DAY in BLACK ART HIstory Feb. 18th

Augusta Savage emphasized mentorship and inspiring emerging Black artists as vital to her artistic legacy, transcending mere objects or sculptures.

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ART | OBITUARY: Jesse Louis Jackson Civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate remembered for his political influence and lasting presence in American visual culture A 1984 portrait of Jackson by Mark Hess is held by the National Portrait Gallery (NPG.86.TC13). The acrylic painting,…

ART | OBITUARY: Jesse Louis Jackson

Civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate remembered for his political influence and lasting presence in American visual culture A 1984 portrait of Jackson by Mark Hess is held by the National Portrait Gallery (NPG.86.TC13). The acrylic painting, part of the Time Collection, documents his image at a pivotal moment in the 1980s. A moment of Silence... Civil rights leader…

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I’m transcribing Texas names for the Texas State Colored Convention in celebration of Douglass Day 2026 — honoring history through collective memory and community transcription. ✊🏾📜 #DouglassDay #AACAT-1870

LIBRARY event: Join Us for Douglass Day 2026 LIVE Community Collab | BHM 2026 — Douglass Day with The Friends of ART | library deco🕒 12–3 PM (EST) | 11 AM–2 PM (CST)Optional Participation | Public Community Event Join The Friends of ART | library deco for a live collective transcription experience…

ART | library news: ART | library deco Releases 2025 Community Impact Report: A Milestone Year for the Digital Library ART | library deco proudly announces the release of its 2025 Community Impact Report, a publication that reflects a transformative year of growth, recognition, and forward…

ART | library news: ART | library deco Releases 2025 Community Impact Report: A Milestone Year for the Digital Library

ART | library deco proudly announces the release of its 2025 Community Impact Report, a publication that reflects a transformative year of growth, recognition, and forward movement for the Texas-based digital library, repository, and archival platform. Rooted in Black cultural preservation and digital humanities practice, the report documents how the library continues to expand access to art, archives, and scholarship for a global audience.

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tHIS dAY IN bLACK hiSTORY – FEBRUARY 9 The Migration Series, Panel no. 45 by Jacob Lawrence: The migrants arrived in Pittsburgh, one of the great industrial centers of the North. This Day in Black Art History — February 9 Jacob Lawrence (1917–2000)Narrative Painting, Migration, and the Archive of…

tHIS dAY IN bLACK hiSTORY – FEBRUARY 9

The Migration Series, Panel no. 45 by Jacob Lawrence: The migrants arrived in Pittsburgh, one of the great industrial centers of the North. This Day in Black Art History — February 9 Jacob Lawrence (1917–2000)Narrative Painting, Migration, and the Archive of Black Movement February 9 invites reflection on the legacy of Jacob Lawrence, whose bold visual storytelling transformed historical memory into color, rhythm, and form.

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This Day in Black Art History — February 8 The content explores the legacy of Black cinema, highlighting its historical significance in visual storytelling, preservation practices, and the impact of films like Ganja & Hess on cultural narratives and identities.

This Day in Black Art History — February 8

The content explores the legacy of Black cinema, highlighting its historical significance in visual storytelling, preservation practices, and the impact of films like Ganja & Hess on cultural narratives and identities.

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This Day in Black Art History — February 7 Office for Emergency Management, Office of War Information, Domestic Operations Branch, News Bureau. Carter G. Woodson – Teacher, Historian, Publisher. 1943. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), via Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. On…

This Day in Black Art History — February 7

Office for Emergency Management, Office of War Information, Domestic Operations Branch, News Bureau. Carter G. Woodson – Teacher, Historian, Publisher. 1943. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), via Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. On February 7, 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson initiated the first Negro History Week, a landmark cultural movement that would later evolve into what we now recognize as Black History Month.

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Proud to be the Founder of ART | library deco & Board Member. 🖤 Join Shelves of Resistance Oct 25 | 10 AM–NOON CST — use the QR code to donate to our 501(c)(3) campaign. Visit: www.artlibrarydeco.space #BlackArchivesMatter #ARTLibraryDeco

📚Weekend READ: They Wouldn’t Let Me Teach My Own Theory, They Wouldn’t Let Me Teach My Own Theory—So I Built My Own Course

✨ The Beautiful Chaos ✨ by Dr. kYmberly Keeton (atlas brown) explores scholarship, survival & reclaiming vision in the midst of chaos. Debut post: From Ph.D. to Purpose 👉 kymberlykeeton.substack.com #TheBeautifulChaos #PhDiva #atlasbrown #BlackLife

✨ Celebrating Black Cultural Memory & Archival Innovation ✨ Dr. kYmberly Keeton unveils the African American Community Archives Theory poster — highlighting how Black communities preserve stories, honor ancestors, and shape the future. 📄 View & download the poster: tinyurl.com/AACATposterb...

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"What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July" · Ossie Davis A Voice Ringing O'er the Gale! The Oratory of Frederick Douglass Read by Ossie Davis ℗ 2009 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings Released on: 2009-06-30 www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-cV...

"What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July"

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My New Fall 2025 Course! Learn More & Enroll: Visit https:// www.aacat1870.info 🎓 AACAT1870: Introduction to African American Community Archives Theory — an instructor-led online course — enrollment is now open! *Scholarships are available*****

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Theory Meets Praxis in Black Archiving The African American Community Archives as Theory is a specialized course designed for lifelong learners, faculty, instructors, and community liaisons who seek t...

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🎉❤ Exciting News! 🎓 I’m thrilled to announce that my dissertation is officially published and available for you to read online! 🙌 #Dissertation #AcademicPublishing #ProudMoment #Ph.D.iva #allmfriendsreadbooks #BlackLibrariansrockPeriod Access it here: digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/m...

📖😍 | I am currently reading this captivating 600+ page turner, Moon Witch Spider King. I have been absorbed in this fantastical world. Join me in exploring the brilliance of Marlon James. #allmyfriendsreadbooks📚 #Ph.D.iva #MarlonJames #BlackAuthor #MoonWitchSpiderKing #sᴜᴍᴍᴇʀ2025

❤ 😇| After six months of hard work, my new website is live! Explore all about Dr. Kymberly Keeton—Artist, Librarian, Archivist, Writer, and more. Check it out and share your thoughts! 🌐✨ If you need my services or want to discuss my research, reach out here: www.kymberlykeeton.site

In a nutshell: Senate Bill 412’s final vote passed in Texas! Librarians and Educators can now be arrested for sharing BOOKS with children in the state of Texas. Signed into law this week. Access: www.texastribune.org/2025/05/02/t...

Texas strips protections for teachers, parents who share “obscene” material with children

A fiery debate on the House floor Friday gave way to the Senate Bill 412’s final vote. Supporters say it’s needed to protect children.

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💕...so I did a thing this week in Austin, Texas. I am a proud Black librarian, archivist, scholar, and entrepreneur. My vision and its manifestation are progressing rapidly. ART | library deco is my baby. (13) years in the making. I will not stop until the physical doors open! #BlackExcellence

I feel...I am surrounded by people who engage in low-level thinking on all fronts - *Vampires. I am purposely carrying my passport at all times. #BlackLibrariansRock

🤎💕Job well done, Dr. Carla Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress. Hayden was the first African American and the first woman to hold this position! I love you, and I'm proud to know you. I am forever grateful for your leadership and service to all in our profession. #BlackLibrariansRock♠️