Washington Post: With gift, Peggy Cooper Cafritz ensured her support of artists of African descent would endure

By Editor On Oct 8, 2018

Peggy Cooper Cafritz’s support for the Duke Ellington School of the Arts went beyond her checkbook. She attended events at the school she co-founded, purchased artwork by its faculty and students and hosted dinners at her home to nurture a community of creativity.

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