Prince George’s County Memorial Library System presents: “Black and Proud+”

“Black and Proud+” is a community art exhibit curated by the PGCMLS Black History and Culture Team and LGBTQ+ Team. Opening at the Oxon Hill Branch Library on Monday, February 28 at 10 am, it features work by Black and LGBTQ+ artists who call Prince George’s County and the metropolitan Washington, DC area home. Works range from poetry to portraits that celebrate the strength and courage of Black Americans. The exhibit will be on display at Oxon Hill through March 2022. Featured artists include: Ny’Lah Green (Student, Suitland High School), Live’N’Tune (Artist, Upper Marlboro), MotherPat (Artist, Cheverly), Shaymar Higgs (Artist, Upper Marlboro), Leigh Marget (Artist and Former PGCPS Educator, Laurel), Jasmine Lee (Student, Suitland High School), and Rae Akino (Artist, Prince George’s County Native).

Exhibit Hours

PGCMLS branch libraries are open Monday 10 am-6 pm, Tuesday-Wednesday 12-8 pm, Thursday-Friday 10 am-6 pm, Saturday 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday (select branches) 1-5 pm. Hours and locations. Both exhibits are open and viewable during branch hours. No registration required. Contact Ask a Librarian at (240) 455-5451 or askalibrarian@pgcmls.info with questions.