This woodcut by Margaret Burroughs is called The Faces of My People. It’s part of The Kinsey Collection which is on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture through May 1, 2011.
From the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s website:
Margaret Burroughs has been a force in the Chicago art community for decades. She also has devoted herself to African American history and culture by co-founding the city’s Du Sable Museum. Burroughs sees her art as a catalyst for bringing people together. This tableau of diverse individuals illustrates her commitment to mutual respect and understanding. She has expressed the desire that her “art speak not only for my people — but for all humanity,” explaining that her “subject matter … seeks to improve the condition of life for all people.”
Reminding you that February is National African American History Month.
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