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The stained glass window from 1909 that inspired historian David Levering Lewis' new book is located inside of First Congregational Church. The depiction of the Madonna was inspired by Lewis' maternal grandmother. (Ronald Williams/AJC) (Ronald Williams/AJC)

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Amanda Williams: We Say What Black This Is

February 7 – May 24, 2025

All day

350 Spelman Ln, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314, USA

Description

We Say What Black This Is celebrates the diversity, resilience and depth of Blackness while challenging simplistic definitions of Black identity. The exhibition features works from Williams' series What Black is this, You Say?, created in response to the ‘Blackout Tuesday’ social media moment in 2020. The exhibit will include a new abstract painting by Williams and student-written didactic labels.

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