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Delilah W. Pierce Mentioned In Recent Martha’s Vineyard Magazine Article
Zita Cousens is the owner of the Cousen Rose Gallery located in Oak Bluffs, MA on the famed Circuit Avenue. Ms. Cousens was recently...
Stephen McDow
Jul 16, 20131 min read


Delilah W. Pierce Helped Promote Hooks & Porter Exhibit At Howard University
In the December 26, 1957 issue of Jet Magazine Delilah W. Pierce helped promote Earl Hooks’ and James A. Porter’s painting and ceramic...
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


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


Delilah W. Pierce Featured In Jet For Exhibition With Georgette Seabrooke Powell
Jet Magazine always dedicated a section to activities within the African American community around the country. In 1975 their June...
Stephen McDow
Jun 13, 20131 min read


Delilah W. Pierce & The First African American Privately Owned Gallery In US
The Barnett Aden Gallery, founded in 1943 by James Vernon Herring (1897-1969) and Alonzo Aden (1906-1961), was the first privately owned...
Stephen McDow
May 22, 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’s Artwork Featured In Exhibition 1974-75 At the Anacostia Neighborhood Museu
Delilah W. Pierce led by example and was an advocate for lifting up underserved communities. That’s why she was a fierce supporter of The...
Stephen McDow
May 6, 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 Gave A Talk To Harvard Radcliffe Club
In 1971 Delilah W. Pierce gave a talk at the Harvard Club of Cape Cod (formerly Harvard Radcliffe Club of Cape Cod) in Hyannis, MA. Jet...
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’s Husband Joseph A Man Of Many Firsts – An African American of Excelle
Delilah W. Pierce’s husband, Joseph L. Pierce, was a man of distinction, integrity, and high pursuits during a very complex time in...
Stephen McDow
Mar 31, 20131 min read


Delilah W. Pierce Participated In Phi Delta Kappa Sorority Luncheon 1962
Delilah W. Pierce attended the 1962 sorority luncheon celebrating founders’ day. Members from 5 cities were in attendance. About Phi...
Stephen McDow
Mar 24, 20131 min read
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