“Considered to be a Change Making organization, the Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy was spotlighted and presented an award by The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, who has provided funding for student scholarships.”
🚨 Announcement: We are thrilled to announce that The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy has been selected as a grantee partner! Thanks to the support of the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium, we can continue our work to teach african american arts to creative youth. Learn more by visiting www.southernblackgirls.org ABOUT SOUTHERN…
10 Reasons Why The ARTS are great for Teenagers! Enhances Creativity: Teenagers who engage in the arts have an opportunity to explore their creativity and express themselves in unique ways. Improves Cognitive Function: Studies have shown that participating in the arts can improve cognitive function, including memory, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking. Builds Confidence: Through…
CHARLESTON, W.VA. (7/9/24) – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) announces the winner of the 2024 Diversity in Arts Award, The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy (NJAAAHA). Click here to see the official announcement! https://wvsymphony.org/pressreleases/west-virginia-symphony-announces-the-norman-jordan-african-american-arts-amp-heritage-academy-wvso-diversity-in-arts-awardee
The African American Heritage Family Tree Museum is pleased to host aHistory Alive! presentation of Pearl S. Buck. Pearl Buck was born in West Virginia,but she grew up in China and then transitioned back to America as an adult. Shewas a gifted writer who authored several books and received the Pulitzer Prize forThe Good Earth…
by Traci Phillips/West Virginia Public Broadcasting Now in its 30th year, the academy was founded by a group of West Virginia artists and educators, including Norman Jordan, for whom the camp is named. Norman Jordan was a poet and a prominent leader in the Black Arts Movement, both in West Virginia and nationwide. When Norman…