LESLEE STRADFORD
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LESLEE STRADFORD
AKA: Dr.of D'Arts
Welcome: to the reimagining of my history, art and writings hope you will enjoy.
My story
Dr. Leslee Stradford attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Bachelor of Art Education, and a Master of Fine Arts degree. She received her Doctoral Degree in Educational Administration from Illinois State University. She was selected for Chicago’s Artist-in-Residence program, creating visual arts for the city’s permanent collection.
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By Leslee Stradford
Tulsa, Oklahoma
On May 31st, 1921 a prosperous black community in Tulsa Oklahoma experienced the single worst incident of racial violence in American History. 11,00 Black Americans were left homeless and businesses were set on fire. Estimates of loss of life range from 300 to 3,000 or more. By the time the violence ended, the city placed under martial law. And burned to the ground in 16 hours of civil disorder.
an Exhibit of Changing Perspectives in Modern Art and Art Criticism by Black Americans,
1925-1985
presented:
the Museum of science and industry, Chicago, IL.
Books
Black Artists in Oakland
