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       Old Town Untapped is back with a bountiful season filled with electrifying music, phenomenal art experiences, and so much more. The vibrant ‘first Fridays’ Street festival returns with live music by Mix Tape, one of South Florida’s premier 80s rock & pop cover band, and a stunning exhibition by our October Artist of the Month, Florencia Clement de Grandprey from our new Artist in Residence(AiR) class at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center.  Join us for this free event, which also features wonderful vendors and an eclectic mix of food trucks, on Friday, October 4th, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Learn more at www.pompanobeacharts.org.

The rapper is charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution by federal authorities in New York City

     The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) gave us our first look into “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist”, a Peacock Original limited series that airs this Thursday, September 5th.

       FatMan Scoop, the Grammy-winning DJ and hypeman who got fans roaring whether he was performing at a Clippers game or taking the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, died Friday, his family said. He was 53.

   Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) announced the star-studded lineup of honorees for the 2024 BMAC Gala, taking place on Sept. 19 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA.

       Nearly 26 years ago, Wesley Snipes debuted in the 1998 hit film Blade, quite literally paving the way for the Marvel Universe. The half-vampire “daywalker” who hunts vampires was a hit with fans, kicking off a series of Blade movies, with Snipes appearing in the last one, Blade: Trinity, 20 years ago. Now Snipes has reprised his role, with a cameo in the new Deadpool & Wolverine film, making history as the official title holder for longest career as a live-action Marvel character, Deadline reports.

        Beyoncé has given Vice President Kamala Harris the green light to use the Lemonade cut “Freedom” throughout her presidential campaign. After Harris’ entrance into the campaign headquarters Monday night was soundtracked by the track, CNN reported she had gotten Bey’s approval hours earlier.

    Snoop Dogg’s responsibilities for the Paris Olympics have increased. In addition to being a commentator for NBC, he’s been chosen as the final torchbearer before the opening ceremony, so he should try not to “Drop It Like It’s Hot.”

       Pompano Beach Arts is thrilled to invite you to an extraordinary celebration of the vibrant photographic artistry of Joshua D. Buron at the Ali Cultural Arts Center. His captivating exhibition, Good Jeans and Brown Suga: Good Dreams, is a profound collection of photos and poetry that brilliantly captures the resilience and vibrancy of Black culture during a pivotal moment in history. Reimagining his original 2020 photo book, which celebrated Black beauty and creativity against the backdrop of a global pandemic and a heightened awareness of racial tensions, this exhibition promises an inspiring and immersive experience. Running through August 24, 2024, this showcase is not to be missed. For more information, visit www.pompanobeacharts.org.

Anyone conscious of Black progress during the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s clearly remembers songs like James Brown’s “I’m Black and I’m Proud,” Marvin Gay’s “What’s Going On?” and Stevie Wonder’s popular “Happy Birthday” song to the assassinated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in pursuit of a national holiday in his honor.