Join us for  the Black Tea Rhapsody: An Homage to African American Tea Culture exhibition, now through September 11, 2024. This multimedia art showcase born at Xavier University of Louisiana celebrates African American tea traditions and features the works of Dr. Rolanda Spencer, a lecturer in Xavier’s Department of African American and Diaspora Studies, and artists Herman Israel Spencer of Rochester, New York and native New Orleanian Roy Handy. This exhibition includes a unique blend of photographs and interpretive texts that cover various themes such as Spirit, Medicine and Wellness, Black Men in Tea Spaces, and Community. Spanning from the 1800s to the present, these themes illustrate the significant role tea has played in African American life, from spiritual practices to community gatherings. Visit this exhibition to gain a deeper appreciation of the history and ongoing importance of tea in African American communities.