Dzigbodi Akyea art show honors legacies of labor, love and liberation

Madison College's SOUL Affinity Group's 5th Annual Dzigbodi Akyea Art Scholarship art exhibit honors the countless ways Black women have shaped our communities, culture and future.  

The community is invited to the opening ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 5, which includes gallery viewing, networking and appetizers. 

This year’s exhibit theme, She Carried Us: Legacies of Labor, Love and Liberation, celebrates both the visible and invisible labor that sustains generations, the love that nurtures families and movements, and the ongoing fight for liberation that continues to transform our world. Through creative, communal, and revolutionary work, Black women shape communities, nurture generations and challenge systems. 

One of Madison College’s most popular events, the exhibit honors longtime academic advisor Dzigbodi Akyea and helps support the Dzigbodi Akyea Scholarship for Black students pursuing a Liberal Arts program at Madison College.