Tina Knowles Reveals No Celebrities Accepted Meghan Markle's Art Event Invitation, While Doria Requests a Picture with Beyoncé's Mom. The Artwall Foundation recently made headlines by promoting an event hosted by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to celebrate the arts. However, contrary to the initial reports, it appears that no other celebrities attended the event except for fashion designer Tina Knowles, who showed her support for her daughter.
Doria Ragland, Meghan's mother, was also present at the gathering. In a press release shared on Meghan and Harry's official website, they detailed their involvement with the Kinsey African-American Art and History Collection. The collection is renowned for its extensive holdings of African-American art, artifacts, and documents.
On Instagram, the Kinsey Collection shared photos of the event held on March 21st at Sofi Stadium at Hollywood Park. The images captured Meghan and Harry warmly interacting with attendees, as well as a moderated conversation with Bernard, Shirley, and Khalil Kinsey. These individuals are prominent figures in the art and philanthropy community, dedicating their lives to uplifting and celebrating African-American art and culture.
During the event, David Oyelowo, an actor who starred in a film directed by Megan's friend Misan, was also present to show his support. It seems that this detail was highlighted to emphasize that a notable actor attended the event. As the photos continued, Doria Ragland was photographed alongside Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé. However, it is clarified that Tina attended the event because she was invited by Khalil Kinsey, the museum's creative director, and not specifically for Meghan. Furthermore, there were no pictures taken between Tina and Meghan, while Doria expressed a desire to take photos with Tina.
According to a source close to an insider, Tina Knowles has been a renowned collector of African-American art for years. It is mentioned that she purchased her first piece of art from an African-American artist with her first paycheck. Her presence at the event was driven by her passion for the arts and the artists themselves. Megan was aware that Tina would be in attendance and sent Doria to take a picture with her. On the other hand, Doria's appearance next to Tina seems casual, as if she had just momentarily left her seat for a photo opportunity. It is worth noting that Megan's mother's appearance might not have made the best impression, considering her casual attire. One might expect Megan to prioritize a more polished appearance for her mother.
The situation with Doria requesting a photo with Tina Knowles brings to mind the incident involving Doria, Kim Kardashian, and Kris Jenner, where Kim and Kris initially mistook Doria for a random fan asking for a photo. The source also points out that Megan's interest in cozying up to Serena Williams' mother at Wimbledon reflects a pattern of seeking association with influential figures. However, it is noted that Megan's mother holds more success, although she may not be as widely recognized.
It is important to note that these observations and comments should be taken with caution. The source raises the question of Megan's genuine care and contribution to the African-American community and its art. They mention an incident where Mark Bradford's art was used in a wedding, but argue that it was Prince Charles who displayed a stronger commitment by hiring a soul choir and inviting the head of the US Episcopal Church to speak at Harry and Megan's wedding. The source suggests that Megan may be leveraging the goodwill associated with various groups without making substantial contributions.
