GET INSPIRED North Carolina A&T featuring ‘Homage Exhibit’ AdminFebruary 20, 20240102 views A special exhibit focusing on African American history and art is being featured at North Carolina A&T State University. From art and literature to music and sports, the exhibit covers a wide range of topics that have shaped the African American experience. Roy Carter, the director of the University Galleries for North Carolina A&T State University, says the Homage Exhibit was designed to highlight Black history.”You have the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, you have the election of our first Black president,” Carter says. “To have that all in a timeline where you see what happened throughout your history.”There are more than 650 pieces in the collection. The exhibit’s curator, Nia McAdoo, says she started collecting the pieces — 20 years ago after being inspired by her grandmother. “She said it’s important that you keep all of the flyers and newspapers and magazines because you get to craft the narrative surrounding those artifacts,” McAdoo said.McAdoo says she collaborated with North Carolina A&T on this project because of the school’s own Black history. “What you’re looking at is Black excellence,” says McAdoo. “You’re looking at the lens through the HBCU experience, and it’s an amazing show.”The exhibit is located in Dudley Hall. The first floor features artifacts, while the second floor showcases artwork. “I love that you walk in, and it flows in a timeline,” McAdoo said.McAdoo says she hopes those who come to see the exhibit will learn something new. “I want people to visit with their families,” says McAdoo. “I want to encourage parents, and grandparents, and grandchildren to have those conversations about what they’re seeing. So they can break it down from their own perspectives.”The free exhibit is at NC A&T until the end of this month. It’s open to the public Monday through Friday and by appointment on Saturday. GREENSBORO, N.C. — A special exhibit focusing on African American history and art is being featured at North Carolina A&T State University. From art and literature to music and sports, the exhibit covers a wide range of topics that have shaped the African American experience. Roy Carter, the director of the University Galleries for North Carolina A&T State University, says the Homage Exhibit was designed to highlight Black history. “You have the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, you have the election of our first Black president,” Carter says. “To have that all in a timeline where you see what happened throughout your history.” There are more than 650 pieces in the collection. The exhibit’s curator, Nia McAdoo, says she started collecting the pieces — 20 years ago after being inspired by her grandmother. “She said it’s important that you keep all of the flyers and newspapers and magazines because you get to craft the narrative surrounding those artifacts,” McAdoo said. McAdoo says she collaborated with North Carolina A&T on this project because of the school’s own Black history. “What you’re looking at is Black excellence,” says McAdoo. “You’re looking at the lens through the HBCU experience, and it’s an amazing show.” The exhibit is located in Dudley Hall. The first floor features artifacts, while the second floor showcases artwork. “I love that you walk in, and it flows in a timeline,” McAdoo said. McAdoo says she hopes those who come to see the exhibit will learn something new. “I want people to visit with their families,” says McAdoo. “I want to encourage parents, and grandparents, and grandchildren to have those conversations about what they’re seeing. So they can break it down from their own perspectives.” The free exhibit is at NC A&T until the end of this month. It’s open to the public Monday through Friday and by appointment on Saturday. Source link