The Moment of History on Instagram: "In 1996, Michael Jackson planned to film the music video for “They Don’t Care About Us” in Brazil, in Rio’s Santa Marta favela and Salvador’s Pelourinho district. The Brazilian government denied permission, fearing the video would highlight poverty and harm the country’s image ahead of its 2004 Olympic bid. Despite this, Jackson and director Spike Lee filmed anyway, receiving unexpected protection from local drug lord Marcinho VP, which allowed the shoot to p

Barack Obama on Instagram: "@TheasterGates is a talented, Chicago-based artist who fuses archival photos of Black life with everyday materials. Michelle and I are so excited that Theaster has created a new piece for the Obama Presidential Center that will highlight the contributions of Black women to the political and social landscape of America."