Over 100 Black Women Artists Rally at New Museum for Black Lives Matter

On September 1, 2016, the New Museum in New York will host an event in support of Black Lives Matter, organized by the newly established collective Black Women Artists for Black Lives Matter. This group was formed following a gathering of over 100 Black women artists at the museum on July 10, led by Simone Leigh, the current artist-in-residence whose exhibition "The Waiting Room" is on display until September 18. The collective's mission centers on self-determination and self-defense, aiming to shed light on systemic racism. The event will include workshops, performances, digital art, participatory activities, and material distribution. Notable participating artists include Abby Dobson, Kara Springer, and Tomashi Jackson, among others, highlighting the museum's role in fostering political and cultural discussions during a time of increased racial unrest.