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Delilah W. Pierce Mentioned In African American Almanac Authored by Lean’tin Bracks
Delilah W. Pierce is mentioned in the African American Almanac, authored by Lean’tin Bracks. Reviewer Emily Rose Compton-Dzak wrote:...
Stephen McDow
Jun 17, 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 Mentioned In “Alma W. Thomas: A Retrospective of the Paintings”
Delilah W. Pierce and Alma W. Thomas were dear friends and cohorts. According to family representatives of Ms. Pierce, they recall them...
Stephen McDow
May 16, 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 Included In The Women’s Studies Encyclopedia
Author Helen Tierney published a cannon of female African American painters. In her anthology she covered the wider expressions of...
Stephen McDow
Apr 26, 20131 min read


Delilah W Pierce Featured In: Six Washington Masters
In 1983 the Evan-Tibbs Collection published Richard Dempsey, Lois Jones, Delilah Pierce, James Porter, Alma Thomas, James Wells: Six...
Stephen McDow
Apr 24, 20131 min read


Delilah W. Pierce Mentioned In The Dorothy West Martha’s Vineyard
Dorothy West, American author is “remembered for her sharp, observations of economic, social, class, racial and gender issues within the...
Stephen McDow
Apr 22, 20131 min read


Delilah W. Pierce in Jet Magazine’s Society Pages, 1968
As with many in the African American elite, Delilah W. Pierce was often included in Jet Magazine’s society pages. In 1968 Delilah was...
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 Highlighted in Art Voices/South
In 1980 Delilah W. Pierce’s painting Shorelife-Harborside was featured in Art Voices/South, volume 3. Art Voices South #videogames...
Stephen McDow
Apr 22, 20131 min read


Delilah W. Pierce Mentioned In Janet Gail Abbott’s Dissertation In Art History
Pennsylvania State University graduate, Janet Gail Abbott, captured the struggles and successes in African American art history in her...
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


Delilah W. Pierce Featured in Bearing Witness: Contemporary works by African American women artists
In 1996 Delilah W. Pierce’s art was featured in Bearing Witness: Contemporary words by African American women artists. The book was...
Stephen McDow
Apr 22, 20131 min read
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