Big C Men’s ProAm - Youth

03/06/2026

Posted | Friday, 03/06/2026:
Biographical Visual Art (+) Visual Abstraction:
Subject: The Biography Of U.S. Presidents.
Example: Mr. Obama. . .

On February 12, 2018, a moment of profound cultural significance unfolded as Kehinde Wiley's portrait of former President Barack Obama was unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery USA. This wasn’t just an addition to the gallery—it was a groundbreaking moment in American art and history.

Wiley, known for his vibrant and larger-than-life portrayals of Black individuals in classical settings, became the first Black artist to paint an official presidential portrait for the gallery. In his signature style,

Wiley reimagined traditional portraiture, placing Obama against a striking backdrop of lush foliage and symbolic flowers. Each bloom in the painting carries deep meaning: the African blue lilies representing Obama’s late father from Kenya, jasmine for his Hawaiian roots, and chrysanthemums, the official flower of Chicago, symbolizing his rise in the Windy City. 🌿🌺

The portrait reflects Obama’s grounded yet transformative leadership. Seated in a chair with a thoughtful, composed expression, he is depicted not as an unreachable figure but as a leader deeply connected to the people and the world around him.

The work invites viewers to explore the intersection of identity, history, and power, challenging the conventions of presidential portraiture while celebrating the legacy of America’s first Black president.

In his remarks at the unveiling, Obama humorously noted Wiley’s artistic talent while playfully addressing the vibrant background, saying, “I tried to negotiate less gray hair and smaller ears. I was not successful.” His lighthearted comments underscored the unique blend of seriousness and accessibility that defined his presidency—and now, his portrait.

What does this iconic portrait mean to you? Have you seen it in person or admired it from afar? Share your thoughts and celebrate this historic moment with us. ✨🖌️

03/06/2026

03/06/2026: Present, Hidden:
Form, (caricature). Context Genre:
NeoExpressionism.

Discussion:
“Reading: FB-Social Media,
(As An Art Archive).” Discourse:
EQ. Share (2).

Course Development.
Reading Discussion:

a. Original Source: [].
Acronym: BMIHE.

b. Original Posting Date: [].
February 17. Year: 2026.

c. Name of Flyer Post Artist: [].
d. Name of AI Creation System: [].

We pause this morning to acknowledge the passing of Jesse Jackson. Some have attempted to reduce his legacy with familiar questions about the assassination of Dr. King or by asking, “What did he do for Black people?” Those questions have been explored before and will be explored again. Today is not that day. Today is for honoring what he did accomplish—and the best of what he represented.

03/06/2026

Friday, 03/06/2026: SBF-EAS,
Comparative Critical. Art_Study:

An Historic, Negro - Religious.
Art, Context Event: Recording/Recorded,
Occurrence: Funeral, Jackson J. .

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Friday, 03/06/2026: SBF-EAS,
Comparative Critical. Art_Study:

An Historic, Negro - Religious.
Art, Context Event: Recording/Recorded,
Occurrence: Funeral, Jackson J. .

: (Cultural Event Scene Of Life).
Color Palette: [Red, White, Blue].
Course Discussion: Purple.

America showed up for Rev. Jesse Jackson. Donald Trump did not.

President Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, President Barack Obama, President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and Vice President Kamala Harris all traveled to Chicago for Rev. Jesse Jackson’s memorial service, joining thousands to honor one of the most important civil rights leaders in modern American history.

That matters.

Jesse Jackson was not just a preacher or a political figure. He was a movement builder. He expanded the moral imagination of American politics, forced this country to confront injustice, and helped open doors for generations of Black leaders, progressive activists, and marginalized communities. The fact that so many major Democratic leaders came to Chicago to pay tribute says something powerful about who understands that legacy and who does not.

And then there was the glaring absence: Donald Trump.

At a memorial for a man who spent his life fighting for civil rights, voting rights, economic justice, and human dignity, Trump was not there. That absence says plenty all by itself. While Democratic leaders came together to honor a giant of the civil rights movement, Trump once again revealed exactly where he stands when it comes to the people and causes Jesse Jackson spent his life uplifting.

This was more than a memorial. It was a reminder.

A reminder of the coalition Jesse Jackson helped build.
A reminder of the leaders who are willing to honor that tradition.
And a reminder that Donald Trump has never been part of that story.

Jesse Jackson helped bend America toward justice. The people in Chicago came to honor that work. Trump couldn’t even be bothered to show up.

03/06/2026

Friday, 03/06/2026: SBF-EAS,
Comparative Critical. Art_Study:

An Historic, Negro - Religious.
Art, Context Event: Recording/Recorded,
Occurrence: Funeral, Jackson J. .

Art Context - Example,
News Media: Report, Article: Streaming Video.

03/04/2026

Posted | Tuesday, March 03, 2026: (03/03/26). .
Images: Of Instructor Doc. CEO/Media Director. Co-Founder,
SBF-EAS: a. 2019, b. 2025-2026.

03/03/2026

Posted | Tuesday, 03/03, 2026:
Our | SBF, Oral History Archival, Negro History,
Example Of The Week @ Outsider, Art Subject(s):
The American Civil Rights Group: The Black Panthers.

Friday - 03/06, 2026:
SBF, Art_Discussion:
a. Archive:
Oral History.

b. Interview,
Recording Type: [].
Date Of Recording: [].
Year Of Recording: [].

03/03/2026

Posted | Tuesday 03/03: Regarding, Historical Observance, Year (2026): M = February.

Critical Comparison: (1-2): 1. Negro History Month. Example: American Military Families.