Category: Culture

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

Revolt World ‘We Are the Future’ Back in Atlanta September 20th – September 22nd

The three-day, immersive experience will feature live tapings of hit REVOLT shows, exclusive performances, masterclasses, keynote talks, cultural conversations, brand activations, and more ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — REVOLT, America’s fastest-growing Black-owned multimedia company, is excited to announce the return of REVOLT WORLD, a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the intersection of culture, creativity, and community.… Continue reading Revolt World ‘We Are the Future’ Back in Atlanta September 20th – September 22nd

Manhattan West Announces Street and Club Dance Battle Series

MANHATTAN WEST ANNOUNCES STREET AND CLUB DANCE BATTLE SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WORKS & PROCESS Free and Open to All “Gather Round” on Manhattan West Plaza, Wednesdays in September: Inspired by the Summer Olympics Competitions in Paris and the Debut of Breaking as an Olympic Sport New York, NY (August 14, 2024) — Manhattan West,… Continue reading Manhattan West Announces Street and Club Dance Battle Series

ONE Musicfest Celebrates 15th Anniversary October 26th & 27th at Piedmont Park in Atlanta

Produced by ONE Musicfest in Collaboration with Live Nation Urban The Lineup for the 2024 Music Festival, Features Chart-Topping & Platinum-Selling Artists Cardi B, Gunna, Jill Scott, Victoria Monét, Earth, Wind & Fire, Glorilla, Nelly, Fantasia, Method Man, Young Nudy, Sexyy Red, and Ari LennoxWith More Huge Performances to be Announced! Festival Dates are October… Continue reading ONE Musicfest Celebrates 15th Anniversary October 26th & 27th at Piedmont Park in Atlanta

In The Black Network Announces FAST Channels

IN THE BLACK NETWORK (ITBN), a premiere, free streaming service that highlights Black voices and original stories that are culturally significant and relatable for all audiences, announces new partnerships with Black Enterprise, African Diaspora Network TV, REVOLT Mixtape, HomesteadPlus, Shades of Black, World One TV, and One Culture; adding new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channels… Continue reading In The Black Network Announces FAST Channels

Rise Up NYC Summer Concert Series Announces Performers

MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ‘RISE UP NYC’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, FEATURING 14 WORLD-CLASS CONCERTS ACROSS FIVE BOROUGHS Performances Will Showcase Range of Music Genres and Cultures, Reflecting Sounds of a Diverse City Artist Line-Up Includes: Patti LaBelle, Keith Sweat, Fat Joe, Sean Paul, Victor Manuelle, Tito Nieves, Spice, MC Lyte, Shannon, Seduction, Mya, Wayne… Continue reading Rise Up NYC Summer Concert Series Announces Performers

RZA Partners With LL Cool J And Irving Azoff To Elevate The Wu-Tang Clan Brand

In an effort to expand the Wu-Tang Clan name, the founder and creator of the sound for the group, RZA has forged a partnership with Iconic Artists Group and Rock the Bells. According to Billboard, RZA, real name Robert Diggs is working with esteemed music executive Irving Azor, who owns Iconic Artists Group, and fellow… Continue reading RZA Partners With LL Cool J And Irving Azoff To Elevate The Wu-Tang Clan Brand

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