Redrawing Black History

These illustrations were assignments from the Redrawing Black History online course I followed for some inspiration. A course to give you a deeper understanding of the richness and beauty of Black American history. Pictured here are:

• Edmonia Lewis, an American sculptor from the 19th century
• Gwendolyn Bennet, poet and artist
• Elizabeth Catlett, sculptor and graphic artist
• Betty Davis, American funk and soul singer from the 70’s
• Alice Coltrane, American jazz musician and composer and wife of John