Mural Damaged in Break-In at Harriet Tubman Museum

The recent break-in at the Harriet Tubman Museum, damaging a mural and stealing donations, is a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of cultural institutions. For emerging women artists, this incident highlights the profound power and value of the art you create – so significant it can be targeted. It underscores the critical importance of crafting work that tells essential stories, much like those celebrated at the Tubman Museum. More profoundly, it's a call to champion and protect the spaces that preserve history and uplift marginalized voices, ensuring their resilience. Your art fuels vital narratives; let’s fiercely protect the platforms that share them. — Source: Hyperallergic

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