AAHM Archives - State Magazine

A DSS art exhibit attendee views the works of Morrie Turner, a Tuskegee Airmen mechanic during World War II, who learned cartooning via a correspondence course. His mentor, “Peanuts” cartoonist Charles Schulz, encouraged him to create “Wee Pals,” the first American syndicated strip with an integrated cast of characters. State Department photo

DSS hosts art exhibition celebrating African American History Month

Members of the Reginald Golden Singers gospel ensemble perform during the First American Gospel Festival in Jerusalem, Feb. 6. Photo by Matty Stern

Gospel music connects diverse Israeli populations

Seattle Passport Agency celebrates African-American History Month