Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art

Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery sits down with artists, collectors, celebrities and thought leaders for in-depth conversations where they explore the past, present & future of African American art.

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art is a arts podcast hosted by Eric Hanks, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Eric Hanks hosts Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art, a arts show with 52 episodes published.

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  Exploring the Life & Legacy of Julius Rosenwald

  Nov 28, 202458 minS0

  <p>This special episode explores the incredible legacy of businessman and visionary philanthropist Julius Rosenwald. How he was born to German Jewish immigrants, rose to become the President of Sears Roebuck and the meaningful way that his legacy continues to live on and have meaningful impact to this day…!<br/> <br/>Inspired by the Jewish ideals of tzedakah (charity) and tikkun olam (repairing the world) and a deep concern over racial inequality in America, Rosenwald used his wealth to become one of America's most effective philanthropists. Influenced by the writings of the educator Booker T. Washington, Rosenwald joined forces with Afr...

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  Eric's Perspective Feat. Charlayne Hunter-Gault

  Nov 14, 20241h 25mS5

  <p>In this episode, Eric sits down with civil rights activist and award-winning journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault. They discuss her childhood - from being born  in South Carolina during segregation, moving frequently as her father was an army chaplain but spending most of her time in Atlanta. Her early education and the values that were instilled in her at a young age that lent to inspiring her to have high aspirations, self-belief and providing “armor” to shield her throughout her life… and how she gravitated to and was inspired to become a journalist. <br/><br/>They discuss the Brown v. Board of Educa...

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  Eric's Perspective Feat. Anthony Ramos

  Oct 31, 20241h 15mS5

  <p>In this episode, Eric sits down with pioneering video artist, performing artist and painter Anthony Ramos. They discuss his background - being raised in Providence, Rhode Island and tracing his ancestor’s journey to America from Cape Verde. How he discovered his love for making art at a young age and how his mother and father encouraged his interests. How he cultivated his artistic abilities. How he began his studies as a Political Science Major… to converting to art — studying painting at Southern Illinois University, where he was a graduate assistant to Allan Kaprow and eventually received an M.F.A. f...

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  Eric's Perspective Feat. Dr. Makeda Best

  Oct 17, 202448 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Eric sits down with Dr. Makeda Best — deputy director of Curatorial Affairs at the Oakland Museum of California…!  She shares how; at a young age became interested in photography… Early exposures and experiences that drew her to studying studio photography at CalArts, to eventually leading her to become a photography historian. How she began to trace the history of African Americans in California — where they settled after the Civil War…  </p><p>She shares how African Americans first became interested in and exposed to photography… and the ways in which they participated in making photographs early on; as makers...

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  Eric's Perspective Feat. Dr. Ethelene Whitmire

  Oct 3, 20241h 7mS5

  <p>In this episode, Eric sits down with scholar, author & curator Dr. Ethelene Whitmire. They discuss her educational journey, her passion for libraries and working in the library field as a professor of Library Science and getting the resources to the public. How she became attracted to the art field.  Having the opportunity of going to England to study abroad… visiting museums that helped her develop an eye for art. Developing an interest in visiting museums and tracing black art and culture within the art world and art institutions. <br/><br/>How writing a biography about Regina Andrews; a Harlem Ren...

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