Marietta M. Andrews and the Writing of "Black Brother".

The article discusses Marietta M. Andrews, a white artist turned author, and her interactions with May Howard Jackson, one of the first Black artists to graduate from the Pennsylvania School of the Fine Arts. Andrews's manuscript, "Black Brother," explores American race relations, focusing on observ...

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Publicado en:Virginia Magazine of History & Biography Vol. 133; no. 1; pp. 44 - 75
Autor principal: MOON, KRYSTYN R.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Virginia Historical Society 2025
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Sumario:The article discusses Marietta M. Andrews, a white artist turned author, and her interactions with May Howard Jackson, one of the first Black artists to graduate from the Pennsylvania School of the Fine Arts. Andrews's manuscript, "Black Brother," explores American race relations, focusing on observations in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. The text delves into Andrews's complex views on race, class, and gender, reflecting the shifting racial politics of an elite white woman from Northern Virginia. Despite some racist tropes, the manuscript provides insights into interracial dynamics and societal structures in the early 20th century.