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mFaH Gordan Parks’ stokely CarmiCHael and BlaCk Power eXHiBit
from Vol 28 Issue 3
Empowering and motivating were accurate descriptions of the emotions that were invoked as we experienced the Museum of Fine Arts Houston’s (MFAH) exhibit
– Gordan Parks’ Stokely Carmicheal and Black Power, Alex Bracey and Transformative Culture. I am pleased to share the invitation to a special young professionals evening at the MFAH celebrating the current exhibition, Gordon Parks: Stokely Carmichael and Black
Power.
In 1967, Life magazine published a groundbreaking profile of Black Power activist Stokely Carmichael, with images and reporting by photographer Gordon Parks. In his finely drawn sketch of a charismatic leader, he revealed his advocacy of Black Power and its message of self-determination.
Lisa Volpe, who has curated the exhibition and written the catalog, will lead guests on an exclusive tour.
Alex Bracey and Transformative Culture in collaboration with the Young Professionals hosted a special reception at the MFAH celebrating Gordon Parks: Stokely Carmichael and Black Power. An enlightening and inspiring tour of the exhibition was given by Lisa Volpe, MFAH Curator of Photography.