GHCC HONORS PHYLICIA RASHAD AT FESTIVE ‘END OF YEAR RECEPTION’ Tony Award-Winning Actress Recognized as an Historic HARLEM WEEK Leader In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of HARLEM WEEK, The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce hosted an “End of Year Reception” where it saluted one of its Four Historic Honorees and recognized other legends. The… Continue reading The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Honors Dr. Phylicia Rashad
Category: Culture
BET Announces Premiere of ‘BET Year in Black 2024’ on Sunday, December 29
BET ANNOUNCES PREMIERE OF “BET YEAR IN BLACK 2024,” PRESENTED BY FORD —AN ENTERTAINING RECAP OF THE YEAR’S MOST UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS IN BLACK CULTURE Hosted by CBS News Anchor Jericka Duncan, The One-Hour Special, Premieres Sunday, December 29, at 7 PM ET/PT on BET and BET HER (Pictured: Muni Long dazzles in… Continue reading BET Announces Premiere of ‘BET Year in Black 2024’ on Sunday, December 29
Memphis May Be Getting A Hip-Hop Museum
Memphis, Tenn. has a rich history in soul music, but over the past couple of decades, hip-hop has also made an indelible mark. So much so that the city is proposing a permanent museum that will dedicate and acknowledge the music and the culture behind the genre that has come from Bluff City. According to… Continue reading Memphis May Be Getting A Hip-Hop Museum
‘Grief Not Guilty: Reclaiming My Time’ – A Transformative Art Exhibition by Gary Tyler
The Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum Presents: “Grief Not Guilty: Reclaiming My Time” – A Transformative Art Exhibition by Gary Tyler The Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum proudly announces the opening of “Grief Not Guilty: Reclaiming My Time,” an evocative art exhibition featuring celebrated fabric artist and activist Gary Tyler alongside local floral… Continue reading ‘Grief Not Guilty: Reclaiming My Time’ – A Transformative Art Exhibition by Gary Tyler
Hampton Art Lovers Presents Point Comfort Art Fair + Show Taking Place During Miami Art Week/Soul Basel 2024
Hampton Art Lovers Presents Point Comfort Art Fair + Show at the Historic Ward Rooming House During Miami Art Week/Soul Basel 2024 Miami, FL – November 26, 2024 – Hampton Arts Lovers proudly announces the highly anticipated Point Comfort Art Fair + Show, a centerpiece of Soul Basel /Miami Art Week 2024, to be held from December 5-8,… Continue reading Hampton Art Lovers Presents Point Comfort Art Fair + Show Taking Place During Miami Art Week/Soul Basel 2024
Spike Lee To Preside Over Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival
The 2024 Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia will take place in Jeddah’s Old Town of Al Balad between the dates of December 5-14. The festival has announced that famed director and producer, Spike Lee will preside over the jury of of films. According to Variety, the festival, in its fourth year, will have… Continue reading Spike Lee To Preside Over Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Earl Christian
Earl Christian III is a Howard University TV Production graduate, visionary, creator, and executive producer of the award-winning Urban Wall Street Project, as well as the dynamic, UWS Young Producers program. Since 2008, Earl has produced over 700 UWS and YP student-oriented short films/videos, garnering over 1.2 million views on his YouTube channels, having worked… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Earl Christian
5 Questions With… Ayanna Morris
Ayana Morris, founder of The Culture Parlor, has a vision and does the necessary work to make it happen. She is best known for a documentary she did titled, “Why Is We Americans.” She has an exhibit, “Don’t Touch My Hair,” which is a curated exhibit that confronts issues of identity, autonomy, and Black beauty.… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Ayanna Morris
Go-Go Museum And Cafe Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Scheduled For Nov. 18 In Washington D.C.
A dedication to Go-Go music has been in the planning stages for years, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Go-Go Museum and Cafe is now scheduled for Nov. 18. According to Popville, the long-awaited 8,000-square-foot museum will be located in Anacostia. Although the ribbon cutting takes place in November, the museum doesn’t open until the… Continue reading Go-Go Museum And Cafe Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Scheduled For Nov. 18 In Washington D.C.
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Ralph McDaniels
If you’re a fan of music, more specifically Hip-Hop, Ralph McDaniels should be listed as one of your heroes. Every hip-hop artist was influenced by the work that Uncle Ralph (as he is affectionately known) has done over the 40 years he has been working in this fickle industry. No matter who you support or… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Ralph McDaniels
NAN 2024 Triumph Awards to Honor Robert De Niro, Gladys Knight, Wynton Marsalis
NAN 2024 TRIUMPH AWARDS TO CELEBRATE REV. AL SHARPTON’S 70th BIRTHDAY, HONOR GLADYS KNIGHT, ROBERT DE NIRO, WYNTON MARSALIS AND CAROLYN “COOKIE” MASON LUMINARIES New York, NY (September 23, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) announced this year’s Triumph Awards recipients will include ten-time Grammy Award winning musician Gladys… Continue reading NAN 2024 Triumph Awards to Honor Robert De Niro, Gladys Knight, Wynton Marsalis
16th Annual Miami Takeover Weekend Unites DC and Miami Beach in a Celebration of Culture, Community, and Art In Miami Beach
As summer winds down, the 16th Annual Miami Takeover (MTO) Weekend was the perfect backdrop delivering an unforgettable three-day experience that fused the vibrant cultures of Washington, DC, and Miami. Rooted in community service, arts, and culture, the 2024 Miami Takeover brought together professionals and tastemakers of color to celebrate the unique legacy of Go-Go music and spoken word alongside meaningful community… Continue reading 16th Annual Miami Takeover Weekend Unites DC and Miami Beach in a Celebration of Culture, Community, and Art In Miami Beach
Glynn Turman Receives Legacy Award At 2024 AAFCA TV Honors
Glynn Turman was among the many winners who were recognized at the 6th Annual African American Film Critics Association (AFFCA) TV Honors on August 24 when he received the Legacy Award celebrating his decades-long career as an actor. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the ceremony took place at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel where the AFFCA recognized the… Continue reading Glynn Turman Receives Legacy Award At 2024 AAFCA TV Honors
NJPAC Presents Social Justice Through Spoken Word with BIG DADDY KANE, MC LYTE, and DUPRÉ DOITALL KELLY
Tickets On-Sale August 30th 2024 REPRESENT! SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH SPOKEN WORD WITH SOME OF THE BIGGEST HIP HOP ARTSTS AT NJPAC RAKIM, BIG DADDY KANE, MC LYTE, DUPRÉ DOITALL KELLY, DJ SPINNA, CARIDAD DE LA LUZ (LA BRUJA), MAHOGANY L. BROWNE and TYEHIMBA JESS Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 8PM. $49 – $99 NJPAC Prudential Hall… Continue reading NJPAC Presents Social Justice Through Spoken Word with BIG DADDY KANE, MC LYTE, and DUPRÉ DOITALL KELLY
2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands: August 23-25 in Houston
The 2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary with an exhilarating lineup of events and performances, spotlighting the rich heritage and vibrant culture of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) marching bands. This year’s event, themed “Celebrating Champions of Culture,” promises a spectacular weekend full of music, education, and… Continue reading 2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands: August 23-25 in Houston