Theaster Gates is an American Social Practice installation artist. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, where he still lives and works. He has transformed a south side bank he purchased for $1.00 after it stood abandon for more than 30 years, into an amazing community center for all.
Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history.
