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Seeing Stars with Emmanuel Agwam

by Rachel Ellner Posted on June 30, 2020

“The stars and big smiles around Black figures in my portraits tell the viewer that this is a person who deserves to be present and that the person deserves to ‘shine.’” – Emmanuel Agwam, Illustration (‘22). The smiles, stars and … Continue reading →

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Robeson is Othello in Prof. Hoston’s 100th anniversary graduation tribute

by Rachel Ellner Posted on March 5, 2019

When Illustration Professor James Hoston was asked to submit sketches for consideration for the Paul Robeson Legacy Project — a year-long tribute to Robeson’s 100th year anniversary of graduating from Rutger’s University — he was ecstatic. “Paul Robeson is a personal hero of mine.  … Continue reading →

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