How does art become an instrument for social change and collective healing?

This week on Making Black History Today, we sit down with the legendary Vicki Meek, acclaimed artist, curator, and cultural critic whose work has transformed how we see Black art, social justice, and community healing.

From her early sculptures confronting political violence to her immersive installations that honor the African Diaspora, Meek has spent five decades building cultural spaces that empower and uplift. She’s the visionary behind the Urban Historical Reclamation & Recognition Project and was named the 2021 Texas Artist of the Year, proof that her impact stretches far beyond the gallery walls.

Hear why Vicki believes that Black history is a story of thriving, not just surviving, and how she continues to create art that heals, educates, and liberates.

⏱️ Key Moments:
01:11 – Welcome & introduction to Vicki Meek
16:10 – "How did you end up in Dallas?"

23:10 – The Urban Historical Reclamation & Recognition Project
29:10 – "I'm an activist!"
40:26 – Urban Historical Reclamation and Recognition (UHRR)
56:10 – What does "Making Black History Today" mean to you?

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