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(2022) Samella Lewis, Artist and Activist for Art World Diversity, Dies at 99

In addition to painting, she was a historian who pushed for a more inclusive definition of art, in part by founding her own museum devoted to Black artists https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/03/arts/samella-lewis-dead.html

Happy birthday to Samella Lewis, who was born on this day in 1924. Lewis is an internationally celebrated artist, curator, editor, and trailblazing art historian who wrote the first survey of African American art history. Her devotion to education is reflected in this stoic image of a young boy clasping a book.

Godmother of Black Art: In Memory of Artist Samella Lewis February 27, 1923-May 27, 2022 by Unity Lewis #blackart #samellalewis #unitylewis #art @UnityakaYP

Thank you to all who have checked in on me and sent condolences regarding the passing of my Grandmother Samella Lewis. I appreciate all of the love and support. Our family had been preparing for this inevitability, but still It’s saddening not to have her here with us in the physical form. She will be missed immensely. My heart is with all of those effected by her transition. We know though that…