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July 3, 2020

The Under-told Story of Paul Jennings, an Enslaved Man Who Helped Save George Washington’s Portrait

During the War of 1812, British troops intended to ransack the American capital. The First Lady took credit for saving White House valuables, but, as Jennings wrote in his memoir, this was “totally false.”

Karen Chernick

This Independence Day, Stream Films That Offer More Critical Takes on “Liberty and Justice for All”

I’m not saying that this is what you should do instead of watching Hamilton on Disney+, but I’m not not saying it either.

Dan Schindel

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NYC’s Public Art Education Programs Slashed by 70% in New Budget

Approved on July 1, the city’s overall arts and culture will be reduced by 11% in fiscal year 2021.

Mississippi Votes to Remove Confederate Banner From Its State Flag

After flying for 126 years, the flag will go on display at the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.

Bypassing Impending City Council Vote, Richmond Mayor Orders Removal of Confederate Monuments

“Once we remove the remaining monuments, we can officially say that we were the former capital of the confederacy,” said Stoney in today’s briefing.

Magnum Photos Nominates Five Photographers to Join Its Organization

Magnum, which is entirely owned by photographers, started its historic membership program back in 1955.

Support Anti-Racist Organizations Through Art Sales and Fundraisers

From See In Black’s $100 print sale to the Black School’s fundraiser to open a space in New Orleans, here are a few ways you can support BIPOC-led organizations with your dollars.

Jasmine Weber, Valentina Di Liscia

In SoHo, Artists Turn Boarded Up Storefronts Into Canvases

As stores begin to reopen, the future of these artworks remains in limbo but one thing is certain: for the first time in decades, the Manhattan neighborhood is teeming with art again.

Ilana Novick

From the store...

"Death of Marat" Enamel Pin

Every pin collection needs a little fine art. This one is based off of Jacques-Louis David's masterpiece, "The Death of Marat," one of the most famous images of the French Revolution.

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