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The African American Washington, DC Elite Celebrate The Holiday’s
Known as the Gold Coast, the upper NW Washington, DC neighborhood is well respected for its affluent African American dwellers. Joseph...
Stephen McDow
Sep 23, 20131 min read


Delilah W. Pierce Exhibited At The Second World Black & African Festival Of Arts & Culture I
In 1975 Delilah W. Pierce was selected to exhibit at the second World Black & African Festival Of Arts & Culture. It was reported in the...
Stephen McDow
Aug 18, 20132 min read


Delilah W. Pierce Highlighted In Pearlie’s Prattle
Delilah W. Pierce and her life with Joseph Pierce highlighted in The Afro American’s column Pearlie’s Prattle. Learn more by reading:...
Stephen McDow
Jul 15, 20131 min read


In 1937 Phi Delta Kappa Selected Delilah W. Pierce As Head Of National Sorority
According to The Afro American, Delilah W. Pierce was selected as the head of Phi Delta Kappa. Delilah was very active in her sorority...
Stephen McDow
Jul 4, 20131 min read


Delilah W. Pierce Attends Fellow Phi Delta Kappa Member Surprise Baby Shower
The June 12, 1937 issue of The Afro American mentions Delilah W. Pierce as attending the surprise baby shower of Gladys S. Roberts....
Stephen McDow
Jul 3, 20131 min read


Jessica B. Harris Mentioned Delilah W. Pierce In The Martha’s Vineyard Table
Jessica B. Harris, author of The Martha’s Vineyard Table mentioned Delilah W. Pierce while reflecting on her mother. Click to learn more...
Stephen McDow
Jun 13, 20131 min read


Delilah W. Pierce Participates In Smithsonian Special Event For Black History Month
In 1983 the Washington Afro-American promoted the Smithsonian’s special event for Black History Month: The Black Artist in Wash, DC....
Stephen McDow
May 7, 20131 min read


Delilah W. Pierce Gives Talk – Promoted In The Washingtonian Magazine
Delilah W. Pierce was a very active artist, curator, and educator. One of her talks was promoted in The Washingtonian Magazine in 1985....
Stephen McDow
May 7, 20131 min read


Delilah W. Pierce Listed As Phi Delta Kappa Delegate In 1952
Delilah W. Pierce was very active in her sorority. In 1952 she was listed as a delegate at the 1952 conclave. Click to view: Delegates...
Stephen McDow
May 5, 20131 min read


Delilah W. Pierce Listed At Current Washington Water Color Association Event
The Washington Water Color Association is holding its Spring Art Exhibition from March 5 to May 31 2013 at the Woman’s National...
Stephen McDow
Apr 24, 20131 min read


Delilah W. Pierce Illustrates Cottagers Cookbook
Delilah W. Pierce is the illustrator of the Cottagers Cookbook, published in 1978. Delilah was a founding member of the Cottagers, an Oak...
Stephen McDow
Apr 22, 20131 min read


Delilah W. Pierce Publishes: Education Of The Negro
In 1952 Delilah W. Pierce published an article in the Negro History Bulletin, Volume 15 entitled: Education Of The Negro. Delilah...
Stephen McDow
Apr 22, 20131 min read


Delilah W. Pierce Co-Authors Inspiration
In 1989 Delilah W. Pierce co-authored a book with her friends and peers William Dorsey and Peter L. Robinson. Inspiration, which featured...
Stephen McDow
Apr 22, 20131 min read


Delilah W. Pierce Honored With Women’s Caucus Art Lifetime Achievement Award
In 1991 Delilah W. Pierce was honored by the Women’s Caucus of Art Lifetime Achievement Award. Delilah was recognized for her achievement...
Stephen McDow
Apr 22, 20131 min read
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