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Before Will A. Gunn served in the White House, defended the rights of military detainees or became the chief legal officer for the nation’s largest funder of civil legal aid, he was a young man growing up in the Fort Lauderdale area, attending Mt. Olive Baptist Church and breaking barriers at Piper Hig
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On Oct. 15, the first day of early voting, students from A&T, Bennett, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro marched together to Union Square, the closest polling place left open to them. The trek took about 45 minutes in 85-degree heat, on roads where missing sidewalks forced some into traffic, and many waited hours more to vote on arrival.
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Latoya Lain, soprano Casey Robards, piano Saturday, September 21, 2019 The Venetian Salon at JKV John…
Montage, a monthly film series at The Pompano Beach Cultural Center, returns in August with Support the Reel. The program showcases four local Black filmmakers and will be moderated by Emmanuel George on August 29 at 7 pm
Are They Here To Stay?
While thousands of theatre lovers are preparing to kick back and enjoy the festivities of this year’s National Black Theatre Festival, two theatre powerhouses are preparing to kick it into high gear by showcasing their talent and expertise!
When she helped school her white editors on the power of her works and viewpoints on African American culture and experiences, she faced the same challenge that many African Americans encounter when dealing with their white counterparts in business, education, politics, etc. Resistance. As she recounts her experiences, Morrison is poised, resolved and reflective. Somewhat akin to an intelligent philosopher or an academic who patiently teaches a class of inquisitive but slow-learning freshmen.
“Spaces devoted to the history and legacy of people of color, especially women of color, are far too few in America today,” said John Legend. “Preserving places like the Simone childhood home will help keep her powerful story alive. This campaign pays tribute to Nina Simone’s unapologetic pursuit of musical, personal, and political freedom and I am proud to be a part of it.”
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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