Why call this new museum show Beyond the Cape?
Beyond the Cape! Comics and Contemporary Art shows how some of the most currently sought-after contemporary artists are influenced by graphic novels and comic books. […]
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Art of the City: Block Party Kicks Off Quarterly Festival in Lauderdale Lakes
The first edition of Art of the City: Block Party will be headlined by LaVie, a South Florida born songstress who is known for her sultry vocals and rapturous personality. The event will feature live performances throughout the evening by musicians, vocalists, emcees, poets and dancers such as the high-powered Elements the Brand, dynamic vocalist Carolena and Epiphany, an amazingly gifted poet. […]
Culturefest Connects the Black Diaspora with an International Music Fest
Scheduled to launch June 8 at the National Harbor, from 1–9 p.m., Culturefest features international artists, including Reggae icons Aidonia; Romain Virgo & The Unit Band; Tanto Metro and Devonte; and SOCA superstars Patrice Roberts; Skinny Fabulous; and Afrobeat legend Timaya and the image band. Culturefest’s Co-founder Freka Scott says, “This one, will be one for the books.” […]
3rd Annual Black Male Media Project 2019
The Black Male Media Project is an initiative to help change the narrative around the lives and images of black men in the news and in society. It is designed to inspire, support and develop […]
Rihanna’s Legend Grows with Historic Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Partnership
She’s set to launch a fashion label with French luxury goods group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), making her the first woman and first woman of color to lead a house under the LVMH brand. […]
Orlando Funk Fest 2019
The weekend of April 20 the Funk Fest made its way to Orlando with a line-up many won’t be able to forget. […]
Ilhan Omar’s Full Speech: Trump’s Attacks on Me Target Women, People of Color & Immigrants Everywhere
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar addressed a crowd of black women leaders from around the country in front of the Capitol building Tuesday at a rally in her defense, following a series of right-wing attacks against her. […]
Let’s Get Together And Feel Alright! Kaya Fest 2019
Getting together and feeling alright was just what attendees did on April 20 at Kaya […]
Lorraine Toussaint: Veteran Actress Talks ‘The Village’ and Brooklyn
“You know, there’s a point in your career where you take whatever you can get. And then, early on in my career, I realized, oh, I don’t want to do that. I actually want to do certain kinds of roles,” says the Trinidadian born actress. “You then begin to be brave enough to begin to say no to certain things. And then there comes a time, when you reach a point in your career where you intuitively choose certain kinds of work. I’m so pleased to be at that point and that I’m still relevant,” she adds. […]
Minister Farrakhan Speaks on Nipsey Hussle @ The Marathon Los Angeles
The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan Speaks on Nipsey Hussle at The Marathon Store, Los Angeles, April 10, 2019