Art Exhibit Depicts Milestones in Black History

A painting of author, poet, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, part of an exhibit by David C. Jackson '07 at the Student Union Art Gallery during Black History Month. Photo by Margaret Malmborg

<p>UConn alumnus and artist David C. Jackson '07 describes the inspiration for several of his paintings at his one-man show in the Student Union Art Gallery. The exhibit is part of Black History Month celebrations. Photo by Margaret Malmborg</p>
UConn alumnus and artist David C. Jackson '07 describes the inspiration for several of his paintings at his one-man show in the Student Union Art Gallery. The exhibit is part of UConn's Black History Month celebrations. Photos by Margaret Malmborg
<p>'Maya Angelou,' by David C. Jackson, '07. Photo by Margaret Malmborg</p>
'Maya Angelou,' by David C. Jackson, '07.
<p>'Nelson Mandela,' by David C. Jackson, '07. Photo by Margaret Malmborg</p>
'Nelson Mandela,' by David C. Jackson, '07.
<p>'Idi Amin,' by David C. Jackson, '07. Photo by Margaret Malmborg</p>
'Idi Amin,' by David C. Jackson, '07.