Nina Simone would have been 93 today.

Jordan Peele is 47 today.

WHITE ACTORS WHO ARE NOT RACIST:

Jennifer Love Hewitt is 47 today.

Alan Rickman would have been 80 today.

Rolan Adams (21 March 1975 – 21 February 1991) was a Black British boy who was murdered as the result of a racist hate crime in 1991.

#blackwomen #blackamerican #blackmusic #biracialblack #blackmovie #blacktv #whitewomen #blackbritish #blackmastodon

Nina Simone would have been 93 today.

Jordan Peele is 47 today.

WHITE ACTORS WHO ARE NOT RACIST:

Jennifer Love Hewitt is 47 today.

Alan Rickman would have been 80 today.

Rolan Adams (21 March 1975 – 21 February 1991) was a Black British boy who was murdered as the result of a racist hate crime in 1991.

#blackwomen #blackamerican #blackmusic #biracialblack #blackmovie #blacktv #whitewomen #blackbritish #blackmastodon

This week’s series of portraits of Black women I’m doing for Black History Month. I got a late start, but I’ve done a lot of work in a week!
These four are my faves from this week.
I also did Henrietta Lacks & bell hooks.

#BlackHistorymonth #BlackWomen #Feminism #Women #Art #Portrait #MastoArt #painting

This week’s series of portraits of Black women I’m doing for Black History Month. I got a late start, but I’ve done a lot of work in a week!
These four are my faves from this week.
I also did Henrietta Lacks & bell hooks.

#BlackHistorymonth #BlackWomen #Feminism #Women #Art #Portrait #MastoArt #painting

Nina Simone, Artist, 2026
Oil on Wood, 4.5” sq.

A quote of hers that resonates with me:

“An artist's duty, as far as I'm concerned, is to reflect the times. I think that is true of painters, sculptors, poets, musicians. As far as I'm concerned, it's their choice, but I CHOOSE to reflect the times and situations in which I find myself. That, to me, is my duty…

#BlackWomen #art #artwork #portrait #artist #painting #mastoart #portraitart #fediart #jazz #music #NinaSimone

Nina Simone, Artist, 2026
Oil on Wood, 4.5” sq.

A quote of hers that resonates with me:

“An artist's duty, as far as I'm concerned, is to reflect the times. I think that is true of painters, sculptors, poets, musicians. As far as I'm concerned, it's their choice, but I CHOOSE to reflect the times and situations in which I find myself. That, to me, is my duty…

#BlackWomen #art #artwork #portrait #artist #painting #mastoart #portraitart #fediart #jazz #music #NinaSimone

Henrietta Lacks, Immortal, 2026
Oil on Wood, 4.5” square

Her cells were biopsied without consent & distributed for #research as they refused to die. Her life was short, only 31 years, but her undying cells saved the lives of millions all over the world ever since.
The researchers profited in billions of $ while her family couldn’t afford #healthcare.
They sued successfully after the book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks came out, telling her story.

#BlackWomen #art #portrait

Henrietta Lacks, Immortal, 2026
Oil on Wood, 4.5” square

Her cells were biopsied without consent & distributed for #research as they refused to die. Her life was short, only 31 years, but her undying cells saved the lives of millions all over the world ever since.
The researchers profited in billions of $ while her family couldn’t afford #healthcare.
They sued successfully after the book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks came out, telling her story.

#BlackWomen #art #portrait

Josephine Baker, Resistance
Oil on Wood, 4,5” square

More on her incredible life:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephine_Baker

#BlackWomen #knight #France #antifa #resistance #art #spy #artwork #portrait #painting #JosephineBaker #civilrights #mastoart #allaprima #oilpainting

Josephine Baker, Resistance
Oil on Wood, 4,5” square

More on her incredible life:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephine_Baker

#BlackWomen #knight #France #antifa #resistance #art #spy #artwork #portrait #painting #JosephineBaker #civilrights #mastoart #allaprima #oilpainting

I’m very late in adding this #zine from 2024 to my collection. #blkgrlswurld has grown so much over the years! It’s been amazing to watch. They even offer micro grants for black women self publishers. This issue celebrating their 10th anniversary features a show review of London punks Big Joanie, lists of book and album recommendations, and more.
https://www.blkgrlswurld.com/
#punk #metal #BlackWomen #BlackMastodon

I’m very late in adding this #zine from 2024 to my collection. #blkgrlswurld has grown so much over the years! It’s been amazing to watch. They even offer micro grants for black women self publishers. This issue celebrating their 10th anniversary features a show review of London punks Big Joanie, lists of book and album recommendations, and more.
https://www.blkgrlswurld.com/
#punk #metal #BlackWomen #BlackMastodon

Shirley Chisholm
Catalyst, 2026
Oil on Canvas Board 7 x 9”

“When I die, I want to be remembered as a woman who lived in the 20th century & who dared to be a catalyst of change. I don't want to be remembered as the 1st Black woman who went to Congress. And I don't even want to be remembered as the 1st woman who happened to be Black to make a bid for the Presidency. I want to be remembered as a woman who fought for change in the 20th century. That's what I want.”
#art #mastoart #BlackWomen

Shirley Chisholm
Catalyst, 2026
Oil on Canvas Board 7 x 9”

“When I die, I want to be remembered as a woman who lived in the 20th century & who dared to be a catalyst of change. I don't want to be remembered as the 1st Black woman who went to Congress. And I don't even want to be remembered as the 1st woman who happened to be Black to make a bid for the Presidency. I want to be remembered as a woman who fought for change in the 20th century. That's what I want.”
#art #mastoart #BlackWomen

@nellie_scales, a Black Queen, wrote:

Black men denying sexism exists is like white people denying racism exists.

We can’t build community with Black men without you first acknowledging oppression and then dismantling it.

#blackwomen #the92percent #blackmastodon