February 28 Declared Negro Stories Day in Colorado
Denver, Colorado – Governor Jared Polis has declared February 28 as Negro Stories Day in the state of Colorado.
Negro Stories, is the nationally recognized art exhibition that examines American history and the concepts of collective trauma and healing through the lens of racial discrimination.
“For too long, racism and systemic oppression have been viewed as a problem strictly of the oppressed,” shares Negro Stories creator Chloe Duplessis. DuPlessis is a legally blind artist committed to creating art that inspires conversations on culture, history and healing.
“Racism affects us all. We all have a Negro story, and in order to heal, we have to address our history and our issues … Together.”
Negro Stories opened on January 11 at Converge Denver in the RiNo Art Direct, and has garnered widespread acclaim. Creator Chloe’ Duplessis has been featured on Colorado Public Radio, in 303 Magazine and Mayor Michael B. Hancock even declared February 1 as Negro Stories Art Exhibition Day in the city of Denver. The exhibition officially closes on February 28, but the virtual tour can be viewed online through the Duplessis Art YouTube channel.
For more information, visit duplessisart.com or call 209-720-4ART.
Click HERE to listen to the Colorado Public Radio interview on Negro Stories.
Click HERE to read the 303 Magazine article on Negro Stories creator Chloe Duplessis.
Click HERE to watch the virtual tour of Negro Stories.
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