African-American Artists In U.S. History

This February, we are celebrating Black History Month (BHM) by showcasing work created by and featuring a collection of African-American artists, activists, and amazing heroes that fought for change in our country over the years. See our curated portfolio of projects relating to iconic black leaders through memorials, monuments, and murals across the nation below.

BHM gives everyone the opportunity to appreciate and understand Black heritage and culture. It is an annual celebration of achievements and a time for recognizing African-Americans’ central role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.

I was either lucky enough or maybe crazy enough, to move to New York City amidst the global pandemic. However, with the promise of an office set up with COVID precautions and an in-person internship at EverGreene, the decision was…

EverGreene has had the privilege of restoring numerous artworks by legendary black Americans. This month, we take a closer look at some of these murals and the artists who created them as well as the restoration of Civil Rights activist…

The Works Progress Administration (WPA), also called Work Projects Administration, was created in 1935 under U.S. Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal. During its eight-year existence, the WPA put millions of unemployed people to work, including tens of thousands of…

African-American Artists In U.S. History

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