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Nate Lewis @nloois “Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth.” Runs through December 1st at the @freedomcenter in Cincinnati, Oh with @smithsonian @sitesexhibitions For Carter G Woodson , 50 x 50, hand sculpted paper inkjet print. A new three-year, 10-city traveling exhibition from the @smithsonianpresents the narrative of a nation through the profiles of significant African American men who are icons in the country’s historical and cultural landscape. “Men of Change” highlights revolutionary men—including Muhammad Ali, James Baldwin, Ta-Nehisi Coates, W.E.B. Du Bois and Kendrick Lamar—whose journeys have altered the history and culture of the country through politics, sports, science, entertainment, business and religion. Each biography is paired with original artwork by a noted artist that accentuates the subjects’ individual legacies. The exhibition weaves a collective tapestry of what it is to be an African American man, past and present, and the legacy that only strengthens across generations. Participating artists include Nina Chanel Abney, Derrick Adams, Robert Pruitt, Tariku Shiferaw and Devan Shimoyama.-- #supportblackart #natelewis #menofchange #smithsonian #blackart #artexhibition #contemporaryart #papersculpture https://www.instagram.com/p/B1XYobUBjqU/?igshid=fg6oyvph9ps2

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Giving Back to the Community

A back to school giveaway is set for Saturday in Wheeling, sponsored by the recently formed Men of Change group in Wheeling. The giveaway is scheduled from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will be held at the corner of 15th and Jacob Street in Wheeling and will feature bookbags and backpacks filled with pencils, papers, folders and all manner of school supplies students might need. “There are no eligibility requirements. It’s open to anyone who is in need and wants to show up,” said Hayden Cook, a member of the Men of Change group. “Normally for this type of event, we’d set up more of a block-party type event with music and make it a celebration. “But we can’t have that (this year), so we’ve decided that a drive-thru style event was the best way to get people in and out as quickly as possible while still being able to provide this service.” Cook did note that people who came on foot will still be taken care of, but this was the easiest—and safest way given the conditions and pandemic restrictions—of helping the most students quickly. Also included in the event will be free haircuts provided on-site on a first come, first serve basis by Moor Cutz of Wheeling Cook explained the Men of Change is, in essence, “a group of guys throughout our community trying to help out.” He said they’ve met multiple times since June, with this giveaway being the first planned event of what figures to be many. It was Ron Scott Jr. Read the full article

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