https://www.artimpactinternational.org/against-all-odds
“Against All Odds!” International Art Exhibition – Call for Sponsors. This video inspires sponsors of all cultures to support the arts. The artists featured in this clip are award winning John Hark Rainey and Steven Paul Lester. They celebratesBlack opera singer, Mary Violet Leontyne Price, considered the Black Queen of Opera and Wilma Rudolph – from paralysis to becoming the Gold Medal winner. The exhibition honors the determined spirits who rose above hatred and discrimination to pave the way for future generations. This is an opportunity for sponsors of all cultures to become a sponsor for Black History Month, February 2024. The submission deadline: January 15, 2024.
“Against All Odds!” has the purpose of educating and inspiring people. It celebrates Black invention, creativity, and the rich wellspring of African American culture. It honors the determined spirits who rose above hatred and discrimination to pave the way for future generations. This is an opportunity for artists, regardless of color, to submit art to be shown starting Black History Month, February 2024 and will run through April 30, 2024.
Throughout history, African Americans (and all the diaspora*) have faced immense adversity and obstacles due to racism, discrimination, and oppressive systems designed to limit their potential. Despite this, Black people have made remarkable achievements and contributions in every field – from science and technology, to arts and culture, to business, politics and more.
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