Art HERstory: Lorraine O’Grady
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Lorraine O'Grady October 29, 1929 is known as Black Tuesday for a reason. It was the last day of light America saw for over a decade. The candle of hope was blown out. The glitter of pocket change disappeared. The illumination of enlightenment began to dim. The 1930s and the financial hardships the Great Depression brought made Americans question their morals, values, and ethics. This internal conflict was consistent regardless of race, class, or gender. Growing up in the racist and poor soci