DETROIT NATIVE AND TONY AWARD NOMINEE, DOMINIQUE MORISSEAU ANNOUNCED AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR INAUGURAL DETROIT IMPACT ARTS CONFERENCE THE 3 DAY CONFERENCE PRECEDES THE 4TH ANNUAL OBSIDIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL, JUNE 24-26 Free Registration is available for the in person conference Visit ghostlight.art/impact for the full panelist and workshop line-up Detroit, MI – June 20,… Continue reading Inaugural Detroit IMPACT Arts Conference Announces Dominique Morisseau As Keynote Speaker
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Shannon Mitchell Discusses All About Us Festival: A Juneteenth Celebration
Shannon Mitchell Discusses All About Us Festival: A Juneteenth Celebration Although Juneteenth is a new federal holiday, Black people have been celebrating it for years. Shannon Mitchell, founder of the All About Us Festival, which is embarking on its second year, knows the importance of the holiday. With last year’s inaugural event, he aimed to… Continue reading Shannon Mitchell Discusses All About Us Festival: A Juneteenth Celebration
Heritage Auctions Is Taking Bids For Hip-Hop Memorabilia
Hundreds of mementos from hip-hop are featured in an online auction held by Heritage Auctions. According to Complex, this is the first auction that is dedicated entirely to hip-hop memorabilia from many esteemed recording artists in the genre. The auction is currently open and will end on May 26. Anyone interested in getting their hands on… Continue reading Heritage Auctions Is Taking Bids For Hip-Hop Memorabilia
“When You a Rare Bird” – Andy Tyler
Andy Tyler is a versatile musician with roots in Paris, France. The rapper, singer and songwriter is intent on captivating global audiences with his eclectic style. His unique sound borrows urban cultural elements from Western American Hip-hop, African rhythms, Torontonian Hip-Hop, Soul, R&B, Negropop, Grime, Dancehall, Caribbean music and Pop styles. On March 8,… Continue reading “When You a Rare Bird” – Andy Tyler
$5 Movies Available At AMC Theatres For Black History Month
AMC Theatres is at it again! For another year, the celebration of Black History Month will allow moviegoers to check out current movies featuring Black actors for only $5! According to USA Today, the movie chain, as they previously did last year, is running a promotion for people who want to see movies created and… Continue reading $5 Movies Available At AMC Theatres For Black History Month
From Actor to Feature Film Director – Daniel Kaluuya
Oscar winning Actor, Daniel Kaluuya, is making his directorial debut in “The Kitchen.” The sci-fi film, which has been in development for 10 years, depicts the black British experience in a dystopian universe. Kaluuya says that his challenging new role is “humbling.” It became easier to do once he focused on being honest, instead of… Continue reading From Actor to Feature Film Director – Daniel Kaluuya
Frito-Lay Unveils My Joy® Campaign to Celebrate Rising Creators
Frito-Lay Unveils My Joy® Campaign to Celebrate Rising Creators My Joy serves as a continuation of Frito-Lay’s five-year goal to amplify diverse creative voices, putting them in leading roles that highlight their unique talents and creativity. PLANO, Texas, Dec. 12, 2023 – Today, Frito-Lay announced My Joy, a new advertising campaign that showcases unique stories… Continue reading Frito-Lay Unveils My Joy® Campaign to Celebrate Rising Creators
Hampton Art Lovers Presents BPM: Beats, Pics & Masters on December 8, 2023
Hampton Art Lovers Presents BPM: Beats, Pics & Masters at Point Comfort Art Fair + Show in Historic Overtown on December 8, 2023 at 3:30-8:00pm. Renowned Hip-Hop Figures Gather for an Artistic Discourse and Sound Sculptures Mixer Historic Overtown, Miami, FL – Hampton Art Lovers is set to host a groundbreaking event, BPM: Beats, Pics… Continue reading Hampton Art Lovers Presents BPM: Beats, Pics & Masters on December 8, 2023
A Documentary About Jean-Michel Basquiat is Reportedly in the Works
An upcoming documentary is in the works that will be about Jean-Michel Basquiat and his artwork. According to Deadline, the documentary, named “King Pleasure“, will be produced by Boardwalk Pictures and Quinn Wilson, who is the former creative director for Lizzo. The project is slated to start this summer. The artist and his work are still celebrated amongst the… Continue reading A Documentary About Jean-Michel Basquiat is Reportedly in the Works
Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates the Works of Jay-Z with The Book of Hov Exhibition
After the announcement of the New York Public Library releasing library cards celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, Brooklyn Public Library reveals that it has an exhibition for one of hip-hop’s greatest stars. Brooklyn Public Library announced an exhibition titled, The Book of HOV. The installation, which was created by Roc Nation was done to honor and… Continue reading Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates the Works of Jay-Z with The Book of Hov Exhibition
North Carolina Artist Paints Mural of Busta Rhymes Embracing Son to Reveal the Beauty of Black Fatherhood
North Carolina Artist Paints Mural of Busta Rhymes Embracing Son to Reveal the Beauty of Black Fatherhood The accolades for former Leaders of the New School lead man, Busta Rhymes have been piling up lately as it is well-deserved. Another indirect one recently appeared in North Carolina after an artist drew a mural that was… Continue reading North Carolina Artist Paints Mural of Busta Rhymes Embracing Son to Reveal the Beauty of Black Fatherhood
Electronic Arts and Marvel Announce a Black Panther Game is in Development
If you ever wanted to play a character in Marvel’s Black Panther, you will have your chance soon! Electronic Arts, makes of such popular games like EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, and Madden NFL and Marvel has announced that a Black Panther game is currently in development. As Marvel celebrates the 57th… Continue reading Electronic Arts and Marvel Announce a Black Panther Game is in Development
Lincoln Center’s BAAND Together Dance Festival Returns 7/25-29
Five of New York’s Most Celebrated Companies, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Hispánico, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and New York City Ballet, Return for Five Nights as part of Summer for the City at Lincoln Center FREE: July 25-29, 2023 at 7:30pm Made possible by CHANEL New York, NY (June 21,… Continue reading Lincoln Center’s BAAND Together Dance Festival Returns 7/25-29
Woody McClain Signs Publishing Deal with Black-Owned Godhood Comics for ‘The Brotherhood’ Comic Series
Woody McClain has gained some “Power” after signing a publishing deal for a comic book series he created. The Power Book II: Ghost actor has signed a publishing deal with Godhood Comics, a Black-owned comic book publisher. McClain has co-written a comic book series, The Brotherhood with DC Comics Milestone Initiative breakout writer Dorado Quick.… Continue reading Woody McClain Signs Publishing Deal with Black-Owned Godhood Comics for ‘The Brotherhood’ Comic Series
Mana Contemporary Announces ‘Out of Character’ and ‘From the Feet Up: 50 Years of Sneaks & Beats’ Exhibitions – Opening on April 12th
Mana Contemporary Explores Creative Evolution with “Out of Character” and “From the Feet Up: 50 Years of Sneaks & Beats” Exhibitions – Opening on April 12th, 4-7 PM Jersey City, NJ (April 7, 2023) – Mana Contemporary is thrilled to announce the opening of two captivating exhibitions, “Out of Character” and “From the Feet Up: 50 Years of… Continue reading Mana Contemporary Announces ‘Out of Character’ and ‘From the Feet Up: 50 Years of Sneaks & Beats’ Exhibitions – Opening on April 12th