Black classical artists have long shaped the canon—often without recognition. This session explores visibility, access, excellence, and the expanding global presence of Black musicians in orchestral and operatic spaces.
Friday July 10, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT Room 230E
In partnership with the Taft Museum of Art, this session reflects on four decades of artistic excellence through the Duncanson Residency. Panelists will explore legacy, institutional partnership, and the next era of Black presence in American art spaces.
Friday July 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT Room 230E
Photography shapes memory and narrative. This panel explores visual storytelling, technology, preservation, and how Black photographers are defining the next era of image-making.
Friday July 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT Room 230E
Poetry remains one of the most immediate forms of cultural expression. This session explores performance, publishing, community spaces, and how spoken word continues to evolve as a movement.
Friday July 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT Room 230E
