Irma McClaurin

Irma McClaurin, PhD is the Culture and Education Editor for Insight News of Minneapolis. A bio-cultural anthropologist and writer, she lives in Raleigh, NC (www.irmamcclaurin.com) (@mcclaurintweets). Most recently, she provided technical assistance to the Friends of Oberlin Cemetery to acquire Landmark status for an historic African American Cemetery in Raleigh, NC.

Artspeak: Anthropology honors the mentoring legacy of Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole

Friday, 07 December 2012 11:53 Irma McClaurin, PhD, Culture and Education Editor

This presentation was delivered at the annual meeting of the American Anthropology Association on November 15, 2012 in San Francisco, where several sessions and panels were held to honor Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole.

A Farewell Requiem: Dr. Elvyn Jones-Dube

Wednesday, 21 November 2012 18:47 Artspace, Irma McClaurin, PhD, Culture and Education Editor

"I really have no regrets. I can go freely. There are things that I didn't accomplish that I wanted to but I have learned how to let go. I would have liked to have done more, and if I had more time, I would have done so." Dr. Elvyn Jones-Dube

WANTED: A caring and compassionate presidential candidate for the 47%

Friday, 28 September 2012 09:54 Irma McClaurin, PhD, Culture and Education Editor

I confess. I am now, and probably always will be, a member of the 47% about whom Presidential Candidate Romney has voiced his disrespect and disdain. I am African-American. I was a single mom after my divorce. I was a college student who received a government subsidized student loan.

Artspeak: The Nuding of Michelle Obama—Art or Insult?

Wednesday, 12 September 2012 17:47 Irma McClaurin

Karine Percheron-Daniels’ seemingly photo-shopped painting of First Lady Michelle Obama is embroiled in controversy (http://fineartamerica.com/featured/first-lady-karine-percheron-daniels.html ). With the exception of the face and the insertion of the American flag, Percheron-Daniels’ portrait is an exact replica of Portrait d’une négresse painted by Marie-Guilhelmine Benoist and exhibited in Paris in 1800 at the Salon.

Travelin' the world ....lookin' for somethin

Monday, 20 August 2012 22:25 Irma McClaurin

Sweet Dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world and the seven seas.
Everybody's lookin' for somethin'.
Eurythmics, Sweet Dreams are Made of This

Pictured: Malik of African & Caribbean Culture Centre, McClaurin, Centre visitor

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