"Blacktivism: The New Generation" Debuts at School of Media and Public Affairs

Art exhibition documents current era in African-American activism.

February 8, 2016

(William Atkins/GW Today)

(William Atkins/GW Today)

On Friday, the School of Media and Public Affairs hosted a gallery launch for its new multimedia exhibition, "Blacktivism: The New Generation," curated by Professor Imani M. Cheers and organized by School of Media and Public Affairs students Nana Agyemang, Lanie Edwards and Zinhle Essamuah. The opening featured a musical performance by One Common Unity and celebrated the work of more than 20 contemporary artists. The exhibit will be on display at SMPA through May 2016. (Click upper right corner of photo to expand.)