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Redd Family Collection: 800 Art Pieces Celebrate Black Culture

2/16/2026

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Marques and his sister Marquita Sams are custodians of the Redd Family Collection of Black Art, which includes over 800 pieces.
The collection reflects Black culture, history, and spirituality and serves as a living resource for cultural dialogue, with plans for exhibitions and a metaverse experience.
Originating with their parents, the collection was built to foster community connections, and Marques has digitized and showcased it during the COVID lockdown.

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Story summary

Marques and his sister Marquita Sams are custodians of the Redd Family Collection of Black Art, which includes over 800 pieces.
The collection reflects Black culture, history, and spirituality and serves as a living resource for cultural dialogue, with plans for exhibitions and a metaverse experience.
Originating with their parents, the collection was built to foster community connections, and Marques has digitized and showcased it during the COVID lockdown.