A Story that Needs to Be Told
A public art initiative celebrating the lives of enslaved Africans who lived at the Philipsburgh Manner Hall in Yonkers NY—six of whom were the first to be manumitted by law in the United States in 1799, 64 years before the Emancipation Proclamation.
A Story that Needs to Be Told
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About the Artist
Vinnie Bagwell has always been an agent for social, educational, and economic growth in her community via the arts. She is a powerful storyteller for the African diaspora who incorporates the story in a finely-tuned, visual portrayal of historical events. Read More »
Civic Engagement & Support
Public forums, exhibitions, artist talks, and social media enable viewers to learn about local history and the process of creating art for public places.
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Enslaved Africans Rain Garden
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