When Ganesha High School teacher Kevin Tharpe tasked his advanced arts class to draw a portrait of a Black person who had influenced them, students didn’t have to think too hard.
Michael Jordan. Ruby Bridges. Rihanna.
These are a few of the artists and role models drawn by students and featured in a new portrait collection located at Hillcrest Retirement Community in La Verne. Titled “Our African American Influence,” the gallery is meant to showcase Black culture and its impact on everyday life.
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Ganesha High art student Jasmin Hernandez-Garcia, center, speaks about her Black icon portrait during the opening of “Our African American Influence” exhibit hosted by the Hillcrest Retirement Community in La Verne on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Ganesha High School students are celebrating Black History Month with the gallery honoring icons and figures in the Black community. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
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Richard Nichols takes a photo of portraits done by Ganesha High students during the opening of “Our African American Influence” exhibit hosted by the Hillcrest Retirement Community in La Verne on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Ganesha High School students are celebrating Black History Month with the gallery honoring icons and figures in the Black community. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
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Visitors view the portraits done by Ganesha High students during the opening of “Our African American Influence” exhibit hosted by the Hillcrest Retirement Community in La Verne on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Ganesha High School students are celebrating Black History Month with the gallery honoring icons and figures in the Black community. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
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Visitors view the portraits done by Ganesha High students during the opening of “Our African American Influence” exhibit hosted by the Hillcrest Retirement Community in La Verne on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Ganesha High School students are…
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