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“When I became a professional and fully understood what was going on, I knew that with all the love and care and mentorship that someone like Professor James Herring had given us, was not based on gender; it was based on the notion that he wanted us to succeed.”

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David C. Driskell

David C. Driskell is an American artist renowned for his contributions to the field of African American art. His works, which blend painting, sculpture, and printmaking, explore themes of race, history, and cultural identity. more

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